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Ionizing radiations are more dangerous to

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Highly specialized cells
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Cells in which food is stored
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Mature stable cells
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Actively dividing cells
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Solution

The correct option is D Actively dividing cells
Ionizing radiations are the electromagnetic waves that can remove the electrons from the molecule. It can damage the tissues or organs on high doses. It is highly effective on the dividing cell because they are very sensitive than other cells. It can break the atoms of DNA molecules, or some other critical components of cells to replicate properly or regulate cell function. Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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