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प्रश्न
State whether the following statement is true or false.
X-rays increase the rate of mutation.
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उत्तर
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.
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