10 Questions
What is the primary function of lysosomes in a cell?
Digesting cellular fragments and foreign substances
How much radiation is required to produce a measurable change in a macromolecule when it is isolated?
10 kGy
What is the term for the process by which a single cell or group of cells reproduces and multiplies?
Proliferation
Which type of cells undergo meiosis?
Oogonium and spermatogonium
What is the term for the first phase of the cell cycle?
G1 phase
How much radiation is required to kill human cells?
Less than 1 Gy
What is the term for the non-reproductive cells of the body?
Somatic cells
What is the purpose of the enzymes in lysosomes?
To digest cellular waste and foreign substances
What is the term for the process by which cells become specialized?
Differentiation
What is the term for the cells that give rise to egg and sperm cells?
Oogonium and spermatogonium
Understand the effects of x-rays on humans, including ionization, excitation, and deposition of energy. Learn how molecular changes can impact cell function and lead to serious impairments or death.
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