4 Questions
Which theory suggests that cell damage results when ionising radiation directly hits critical targets within the cell?
Direct or Target action theory
What is formed when x-ray photons are absorbed by the water component of a cell according to the text?
Free radicals
Why do most x-ray photons cause little or no damage to the cell according to the text?
They pass through the cell
What is the main cause of injury to the irradiated organism based on the text?
Critical damage due to direct hits on DNA
Test your knowledge of radiation biology theories with this quiz. Explore the concepts of direct or target action theory and indirect action or Poison Chemical Theory. Challenge yourself with questions about cell damage and critical targets within the cell.
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