Which of the following types of radioactive particle has the highest LET?

a) Alpha particle
b) x-ray
c) gamma-ray
d) proton


Answer: a) Alpha particle

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Mitotic activity by the apical meristem of a root makes which of the following more possible?

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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