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Which of the following given physical carcinogens is non-ionising by nature?(a) Radiations(b) X-Rays(c) Gamma Rays(d) UV raysI have been asked this question during an online exam.My question is from Human Health and Disease in portion Human Health and Disease of Biology – Class 12

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Right answer is (d) UV rays

The explanation: UV rays are non-ionising physical CARCINOGENS. X-rays and GAMMA Rays are ionising physical carcinogens. Skin cancers are more common in areas with a HIGHER INCIDENCE of UV radiations.



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