Which of the following terms is defined as the dose of radiation that will produce twice the frequency of genetic mutations as would have been observed without the radiation?

All of the following are true regarding direct/indirect action characteristics except:

Choose the four (4) types of high-LET radiation from the choices below.

The total amount of DNA contained within the chromosomes of a human being is called:

Match each of the following terms/effects with the correct description. Each response may be used more than once.

What is the concept that compares the capabilities of radiation with different LETs to produce a particular reaction?

A radiation dose of _____ may cause temporary sterility in both male and females.

What percentage of single chromosome breaks are believed to heal by the process demonstrated in the following illustration? restitution.jpg

Ionizing radiation that directly hits which of the following macromolecules are considered to be a direct action?

Match each of the following cell components with it’s activity within the cell.  Each response will be used only once.