38 / 2605
damage
e-
p+
damage
direct effect
H2O++ e-
H2O
OH- + H3O++ e-
aqu.
indirect effect
targeted
effects
The maximum amount
of radiation-induced
genetic damage is
formed shortly (minutes
to hours) after radiation
exposure
interaction of photons
or electrons with DNA
Effect of Ionizing radiation on biomolecules