Radon gas is dangerous
A) because it binds to hemoglobin and inhibits the uptake of oxygen.
B) because it can easily enter the body via the lungs.
C) because it is an alpha emitter.
D) because of both reasons B and C.
E) for all three reasons above, A, B, and C.
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