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

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Ainsley Nelson

Biology

11 July, 14:16

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

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Damian Hogan · Answer 1

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 prevent mutations in gametes

Mira Clayton · Answer 2

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