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Identify the impacts of ionising nuclear radiation on living organisms, which include cell death, genetic mutations, and the risk of cancer.

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Cambridge IGCSE PhysicsNuclear physicsCore content

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Identify the impacts of ionising nuclear radiation on living organisms, which include cell death, genetic mutations, and the risk of cancer

  • This point belongs to Safety precautions, especially Safety precautions outcomes.
  • You need to be able to identify the impacts of ionising nuclear radiation on living organisms, which include cell death, genetic mutations, and the risk of cancer.
  • The key ideas to know are Identify and State.
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IdentifyState

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Effects of Ionising Radiation

Ionising radiation can lead to cell death, genetic mutations, and an increased risk of cancer.

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    State one effect of ionising radiation on living organisms.

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