Question

Which statement best describes how radiation causes mutations?(1 point) Responses Radiation breaks down DNA bonds, and the bonds remain broken. Radiation breaks down DNA bonds, and the bonds remain broken. Radiation breaks down DNA bonds, and the cell repairs the bonds incorrectly. Radiation breaks down DNA bonds, and the cell repairs the bonds incorrectly. Radiation triggers DNA replication, and the cell produces two identical DNA molecules. Radiation triggers DNA replication, and the cell produces two identical DNA molecules. Radiation triggers DNA replication and splits the complementary base pairs.

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The correct statement is: Radiation breaks down DNA bonds, and the cell repairs the bonds incorrectly.