Question

Read the following statements regarding neoplastic growth.
Statement X: Non-ionising radiations like gamma rays and ionising radiations like UV rays cause DNA damage leading to neoplastic transformation.
Statement Y: Techniques like radiography, CT scan and MRI are very useful to detect cancers of the internal organs.

Select the correct option:

• A. Both statements X and Y are correct
• B. Both statements X and Y are incorrect
• C. Only statement X is correct
• D. Only statement Y is correct

Answer 1

The correct option is D Only statement Y is correct

Ionising radiations like X-rays and gamma rays and non-ionising radiations like UV rays cause DNA damage leading to neoplastic transformations.