Question

When receiving x rays, individuals wear a lead

shield over major organs in order to limit the
body’s exposure to radiation. One reason for this
procedure is to
(1) protect the patient against broken bones
(2) prevent mutations in gametes
(3) improve circulation in the patient
(4) increase the chance of a change in DNA

Answer 1

I think (2) prevent mutations in gametes is the correct answer.

Answer 2

When receiving x rays, individuals wear a leadshield over major organs in order to limit the
body’s exposure to radiation. One reason for this
procedure is to prevent mutations in gametes