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which type of radiation is known to cause mutations? infrared radiation radio waves gamma radiation
Brief Explanations
Gamma radiation is ionizing radiation. It has enough energy to damage DNA molecules. This damage can lead to changes in the genetic code, which are mutations. Infrared radiation and radio waves are non - ionizing and do not have sufficient energy to cause such genetic damage.
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