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question 10
radioactive man, a comic - book superhero, gained his abilities by falling into a vat of industrial toxic waste. is this a likely outcome?
a yes, because mutations can be helpful, harmful, or neutral.
b no, because most mutations are neutral.
c no, because toxic waste is not mutagenic.
d no, because so many mutations would probably cause cancer or other disease.

Explanation:

Industrial toxic waste - likely to cause harmful mutations like cancer, not super - powers. Mutations from such exposure are rarely beneficial in the way depicted for a superhero.

Answer:

D. No, because so many mutations would probably cause cancer or other disease.