Which of the following is false about ionizing radiation?

a. X rays. gamma rays. and electron beams are examples
b. it damages DNA by creating thymine dimers
c. low-level ionizing radiation is used in the food industry
d. it is more effective at killing microbes than microwaves


Ans: b. it damages DNA by creating thymine dimers

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