The initial effect of ionizing radiation on a cell is that it causes
A) DNA to break.
B) base substitutions.
C) the formation of highly reactive ions.
D) bonding between adjacent thymines.
E) the cells to get hot.

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Ionizing radiation initially causes the formation of highly reactive ions, which can then lead to further damage such as DNA breaks or base substitutions.

The Initial Effect of Ionizing Radiation on a Cell Is