Heavy Metal and Radioactive Pollution

A heavy metal is defined as

A heavy metal is defined as a metal with a density greater than 5 g/cm³. Examples include lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), and arsenic. While so

Bioaccumulation refers to the gradual buildup

Bioaccumulation refers to the gradual buildup of toxic substances like heavy metals in an organism's body. Biomagnification is the process where the c

Heavy metals enter the environment through

Heavy metals enter the environment through natural processes like volcanic eruptions and rock weathering, as well as human activities such as mining,

Radioactive pollution occurs when radioactive elements

Radioactive pollution occurs when radioactive elements like uranium, thorium, and plutonium release ionizing radiation (alpha, beta, gamma rays, X-ray

Ionizing radiation can cause both genetic

Ionizing radiation can cause both genetic and non-genetic disorders. Genetic effects involve DNA mutations that may appear in future generations, whil