Radiation Protection Glossary
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DNA
The full name for DNA is Deoxyribonucleic Acid. DNA is a substance found in the nucleus of living cells and is used to encode genetic information. Its use is to determine the structure, function and behaviour of all cells in a living entity. It is relevant to Radiation Protection
since it is at the DNA level that concern is raised by the effects of Ionising Radiation
, which may lead to cancer induction or genetic damage.
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