"occurs when energy is directly deposited to the biological macromolecule (e.g. DNA, RNA, protein)"
"occurs when energy is deposited to the surrounding molecules (e.g. water, oxygen), creating reactive reactive chemical species (radicals) that in turn interact with the target molecules"
"Radical formation"
Expected headings
"Mechanism of tissue radiation damage"
"Direct effect"
"Indirect effect"
"occurs when energy is directly deposited to the biological macromolecule (e.g. DNA, RNA, protein)"