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radiation causes ions to form which breaks DNA and denatures DNA-repairing enzymes causing mutations |
ionizing |
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radiation is also used for |
sterilizing medical supplies |
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What is used to improve the quality of food |
food preservation ; irradiation logo |
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Negatives and positives of food irradiation |
(neg) slightly decreases the amount of thiamine (B1) and produces short free radicals
(pos) reduction of food borne illness; increases shelf life |
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excites electrons (but does not ionize atoms |
nonionizing radiation |
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causes abnormal bonding between adjacent pyrimidine - most common are |
thymine dimers |
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What is used for the disinfection of hospital rooms |
UV light |
