Question
Biology Question on human health and disease
Cancerous cells can easily be destroyed by radiations due to : -
A
Rapid cell division
B
Lack of nutrition
C
Fast mutation
D
Lack of oxygen.
Answer
Rapid cell division
Explanation
Solution
Cancerous cells are the cells that undergo rapid cell division. These cells are destroyed by X-ray radiaton. During cell division, the DNA double helix opens up and undergo various other processes. Such processes are disrupted when exposed to radiation and the cancerous cells die selectively when radiated.