Question

State three effects of radioactive pollution.

Answer 1

Effect of radioactive pollution : Radioactive pollution has destructive effects on the entire ecosystem.
Polluted soil transfers radioactive substances to plants growing on it. This can affect plant DNA. Some plants die and others may develop weak seeds.
Effect of radiation's on human being is mild to severe depending upon level and duration of exposure. When human body is exposed to radiation, it reacts with biological molecules forming ions. These ions destroy cells, proteins, enzymes and nucleic acid. Damage caused by radiation may be transmitted to many generation.