I’ve tried to research this before, but I’m not all that knowledgeable of biology. It took me forever to realize that cancer is just basically erratic cells that deprive the rest of the body resources while also putting strain on organs, etc. I understand the concept of HOW radiation comes into being (sort’ve) but I guess I’m just really confused on what about radiation is so deadly/dangerous. What does it to do the body to give such a horrific response? (Please feel free to dumb it down as much as possible. Biology and chemistry are not my strong suit lol)
Edit: I also just saw a post from 7 years ago that kinda addressed it but all those fancy terms just flew over my head. So uh, how about literally explain this concept to me like I’m 5.
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your DNA is basically like a phone book or contacts list that a business needs to operate properly. because you need to call the office store to get paper delivered, or call the milk-man to get milk delivered, or maybe call up your customers to sell them things.
Radiation is basically like rain drops on pages of the phone book written in ink. Wherever the water lands, the ink smears, and the phone number or name in the book/list becomes unreadable.
you can still get by losing a few names and phone numbers, but not as well. If you lose too many names and numbers, then you can’t function at all.
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