what exactly causes radiation poisoning?

Subject: what exactly causes radiation poisoning?

Date: Wed May 21 01:09:23 2003
Posted by beau jeffrey
Grade level: undergrad School: oregon institute of technology
City: klamath falls State/Province: oregon Country: usa
Area of science: Physics
ID: 1053497363.Ph

Message:


I have heard that radiation poisoning is caused by ionization of the cells. 
Does this mean the cells become electrically charged? if so how? and why does 
this cause burns and organ failure?

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