Ionizing radiation that can harm living cells does so by ____.
A)creating chemical compounds
B)lysing lysosomes
C)removing electrons from atoms to create positive ions
D)creating buffers
E)destroying buffers

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Ionizing radiation has enough energy to remove electrons from atoms, creating positively charged ions. These ions can then interact with other molecules in living cells, disrupting chemical bonds and damaging biological structures. This can lead to a variety of harmful effects, including DNA damage, mutations, and cell death.

Ionizing Radiation That Can Harm Living Cells Does So by ____