Which of the following statements regarding the biological effect mechanisms of the indirect effect is FALSE?
a. Ionization dissociates water into hydrogen and hydroxyl radicals.
b. Ions have a strong tendency to seek out new combinations.
c. New chemicals, such as hydrogen peroxide, can form from hydrogen and hydroxyl radicals.
d. Radiation must be massive to destroy entire body tissues that result in death.
b. Fortunately, when water is broken down during ionization as a result of irradiation, ions have a strong tendency to recombine immediately to form water again instead of seeking out new combinations.
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