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Which radiations causes DNA damgage leading to neoplasitc transformations ?
(a) Ionising radiations
(b) X-rays
(c) Non-ionising radiations
(d) UV-rays

A

a and b

B

b and d

C

a and b

D

a,b,c and d

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To answer the question "Which radiations cause DNA damage leading to neoplastic transformations?", we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the terms - **Neoplastic transformation** refers to the abnormal growth of cells, which can lead to cancer. This transformation is often caused by mutations in the DNA or RNA of the cells. ### Step 2: Identify the types of radiation - **Ionizing radiation**: This type of radiation has enough energy to remove tightly bound electrons from atoms, creating ions. This can lead to DNA damage and mutations. - **X-rays**: These are a form of ionizing radiation and can also cause DNA damage, leading to neoplastic transformations. - **Non-ionizing radiation**: This type of radiation does not have enough energy to remove electrons from atoms. Examples include UV rays, visible light, and microwaves. They typically do not cause DNA damage. - **UV rays**: These are a type of non-ionizing radiation. While they can cause some DNA damage, they are not classified as ionizing radiation. ### Step 3: Analyze the options - **(a) Ionizing radiations**: Yes, they cause DNA damage leading to neoplastic transformations. - **(b) X-rays**: Yes, they are a type of ionizing radiation and can cause DNA damage. - **(c) Non-ionizing radiations**: No, they do not cause DNA damage. - **(d) UV-rays**: While they can cause some damage, they are generally classified as non-ionizing radiation and do not lead to neoplastic transformations in the same way as ionizing radiation. ### Step 4: Conclusion The correct answers are (a) Ionizing radiations and (b) X-rays, as both types can cause DNA damage leading to neoplastic transformations. ### Final Answer: The correct options are (a) Ionizing radiations and (b) X-rays. ---
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