Ionize DNA in Tumor Cells

Radiation therapy uses high energy photons to ionize the DNA in malignant cells. If UVB light has enough energy to create pyrimidine dimers, what part of the electromagnetic spectrum can be used for its curative, higher energy effects.

I.) X-rays and gamma rays.
II.) Radio waves and micro waves.
III.) NIR and Green light.

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