Low LET radiation is used to irradiate a cell culture. Suppose the cell culture is subjected to a high oxygen environment during the irradiation. This means a higher percentage of cells will:
a) be more resistant to the radiation.
b) be more likely to survive the irradiation.
c) be more likely to die as a result of the irradiation.
d) not be affected by the presence of oxygen.
Ans: c) be more likely to die as a result of the irradiation.
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