Question

Radioactive substances can cause

• A. Cancer
• B. Malaria
• C. Dysentry
• D. Common cold

Answer 1

The correct option is A Cancer

Malaria is caused by a parasite called plasmodium vivax through the agent anopheles mosquito.

Dysentry is caused by the bacteria shigella and campylobacter which leads to severe diarrhea.

Common cold is a respiratory disorder mainly caused due to viruses. It is also called as acute coryza. It is mainly caused by coronaviruses and rhinoviruses.

Cancer is the disease of abnormal, uncontrollable cell growth leading to the formation of tumors. This disease can by genetical or can be caused by mutagenic agents (physical/chemical), radiations, over exposure to sunlight.