Impact of X-ray Wavelengths on Bacterial Mutation Rates

Very Hard Data Representation Interpreting Experimental Data

In an experimental study, researchers investigated the impact of three different x-ray wavelengths on the rate of mutation in bacterial DNA. The mutations were quantified over a 5-hour exposure period. The data collected includes the following results:

Low Wavelength (10 nm): 2 mutations per hour
Medium Wavelength (5 nm): 3 mutations per hour
High Wavelength (1 nm): 6 mutations per hour

Based on the data presented, which of the following conclusions about the relationship between x-ray wavelength and mutation rate can be accurately inferred?

Longer wavelengths induce more mutations than shorter wavelengths.

The mutation rate decreases as the wavelength of x-rays decreases.

Mutation rates increase with decreasing wavelength of x-rays.

There is no correlation between x-ray wavelength and mutation rate.

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