Which type of radiation is capable of causing a mutation?
A) microwaves
B) radio waves
C) ultraviolet light
D) all of these

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Ultraviolet light is ionizing radiation, which means that it has enough energy to remove electrons from atoms and molecules, leading to the formation of free radicals and other reactive species that can cause mutations. Microwave and radio waves are non-ionizing radiation and do not have enough energy to directly cause mutations.

Which Type of Radiation Is Capable of Causing a Mutation