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When is radiant energy harmful?

Updated: 8/11/2023
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The danger of radiation, specially ionizing radiation, is the capacity to harm the genetic material. Ionizing radiation can break double the strand of DNA and inactivate vital genes necessary for living or health of the organism. Depending upon the intensity of the radiation, the cell can undergo death (e.g., apoptosis or programmed cell death) or to carry a genetic defect that is inherited to the next generation.

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- thermal energy is generally an effect of burning

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Well consider atomic energy. It can destroy the planet if used incorrectly.

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It causes sunburn

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