Wavelength (nm) 200 300 400 500 600 700 Bactericidal Ultraviolet (UV) light Visible light lonizing radiation Gamma X rays UV Infrared Microwaves Radio waves rays 103 Wavelength (nm) 10-5 10-3 1 106 10° 1012 Increasing energy One wavelength Crest M Trough Increasing wavelength FIGURE 5.6 The Electromagnetic Spectrum Visible wavelengths include the colors of the rainbow.

Q: What forms of mercury are most toxic to organisms?

A: Mercury is a toxic element present naturally and it is an introduced contaminant in the environment.…

Q: At high concentration which oxides are poisonous?

A: The major contributors of the air pollution are nitrogen oxides. They have role in the formation of…

Q: What Form of energy is present in UV radiation ?

A: Ultraviolet radiation or UV radiation:It can be defined as the light in the range of wavelengths…

Q: Do eye drops classifiy as a solution?

A: A solution is a homogeneous mixture composed of two or more substances. In such a mixture, a solute…

Q: How much  long can competent cells stay on ice?

A: Competent cells are the one those have cell membrane which are more permeable than normal cells so…

Q: The most common radionuclide used in clinical nuclear medicine procedures today is : a)…

A: Technetium-99m

Q: C) 3000 mcg D) 0.3 mg MATCHING. Choose the item in column 2 that best matches each item in column 1.…

A: Medicare  Medicare is program related to the health insurance provided by government. This program…

Q: increase n sin 0 d) a & b 40) The light "bends" because: a) The light loses speed when going from…

A: Note: as multiple questions have been posted and the student has asked to solve only 40 and 41, so…

Q: Allowing conversion from group to individual coverage is a feature of:

A: Conversion Privilage means when the group life insurance coverage ends due to a termination of job…

Q: -For each item listed below, select a sterilant that you feel is the most suitable and effective for…

A: A growth medium is intended to promote the growth of a variety of microorganisms or cells by the…

Q: How is mercury detoxified by bacteria?

A: The mercury resistance due to the reduction of mercuric to the elemental mercury is distributed…

Q: Differentiate between the modes of action of ionizing radiationand ultraviolet radiation.

A: Ionizing radiation is the electromagnetic radiation that carries enough energy to remove the…

Q: what are the biological effects of ionising radiation

A: Ionizing radiations are the radiations which carries higher energy and these radiations  are able to…

Q: Approximately what amount (in Sv) of short-term exposure to radiation produces noticeable effects in…

A: Uptake of a high level of radiation over a short time may cause symptoms related to radiation…

Q: What cells in the body produce hydrogen peroxide?

A: Hydrogen peroxide is a natural chemical which is toxic but still produced by body cells.

Q: What is radiation? Differentiate between ionizing and non-ionizing radiation in their mode of action

A: There are two types of radiation that are majorly used. They are known as ionizing radiation and…

Q: 430 rads of αα-particle radiation is equivalent to how many rads of X-rays in terms of biological…

A:

Q: How do you eliminate radiation from inside of the body?

A: Radiations are often hazardous to the life and health of a person. Radiation produced by radioactive…

Q: Does spontaneous generation occur?

A: Answer: Introduction: Spontaneous generation is the term meaning the usual creation of living…

Cancer Therapy