MCQ
Physical carcinogen, e.g. UV-ray, X-ray and y-rays causes
  • A
    DNA damage
  • B
    Both DNA damage and RNA damage
  • C
    RNA damage
  • D
    protein damage

Answer

A. DNA damage
Explanation:
Transformation of normal cells into cancerous neoplastic cells may be induced by physical, chemical or biological agents. These agents are called carcinogens. Ionising radiations like X-rays and gamma rays and non-ionizing radiations like UV rays causes DNA damage leading to neoplastic transformation.

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