Question

State whether the following statement is true or false.

X-rays increase the rate of mutation.

Answer 1

This statement is true.

Explanation:

X-rays are a form of ionizing radiation that can cause breakage of single- and double-stranded DNA. This damage can lead to an increased frequency of mutations. Ionizing radiations like X-rays disrupt the chemical structure of chromosomes, causing mutations and chromosomal aberrations, thereby increasing mutation rates.