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question 11 of 25 which type of electromagnetic radiation is associated with an increased risk of skin cancer? a. ultraviolet radiation b. gamma rays c. x - rays d. visible light
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or artificial sources can damage the DNA in skin cells, increasing the risk of skin cancer. Gamma - rays and X - rays are more associated with other types of cancer risks from high - energy ionizing radiation in medical or industrial over - exposure scenarios. Visible light does not have the same carcinogenic effect on the skin as UV radiation.
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A. Ultraviolet radiation