X-rays
A)have no effect on DNA.
B)cause thymine trimers.
C)cause single and double strand breaks in DNA molecules.
D)make the DNA radioactive.

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X-rays cause ionization of molecules, which can lead to single and double-strand breaks in DNA molecules. These breaks can have serious consequences for cellular function and potentially lead to cancer or other adverse health effects. While X-rays do not typically make DNA radioactive, they can cause enough damage to the DNA to create mutations or other changes that can have long-lasting effects. Thymine trimers are more commonly associated with ultraviolet (UV) radiation, rather than X-rays.

X-Rays