Gamma rays
1 mark · EasyState one possible harm that gamma rays can cause to living cells.
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They can cause mutations or cancer.
Also accept: cancer; damage to living cells; mutations
Common mistakes: burns from heat
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B1 · 1 mark · States one harm such as causing mutations or cancer
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Gamma rays can damage living cells, causing mutations and possibly leading to cancer.