Why is it necessary to take special safety precautions when using radioactivity?

A. Radioactive substances will ionize cells.
B. Radioactive substances have the potential to cause damage to living cells.
C. Radioactive substances will perforate plasma membranes.
D. Radioactive substances decay.


Answer: B

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