Question

Maria is concerned because she has been exposed to a small amount of radiation during an X-ray. What is her doctor most likely to tell her?

Radiation from X-rays is not a mutagen unless you have X-rays every day.
Mutagens have no effect on the body unless you have inherited them.
Small amounts of a mutagen often do not have an effect on health.
Severe mutations are usually caused by small amounts of a mutagen.

Answer 1

The correct answer on the quiz/test is the option C.

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Answer 2

The correct answer is (c) Small amounts of a mutagen often do not have an effect on health.

The doctor will explain that small amount of mutagen(x-ray) often do not have any severe health issues. Radiologists are trained to use the optimal amount of x-rays required for the procedure and this amount is very less. Properly carrying out the whole procedure minimizes the risk. The amount of radiation used is small and is turned off soon after the procedure is completed. So, small amount of x-ray exposed for a very short period of time is not risky.