Two wavelengths of light strike a living cell, one has a wavelength of 12 nm, and one has a wavelength 700 nm. Based on the electromagnetic spectrum, which one would be considered more dangerous to the cell? Why?

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Two wavelengths of light strike a living cell, one has a wavelength of 12 nm, and one has a wavelength 700 nm. Based on the electromagnetic spectrum, which one would be considered more dangerous to the cell? Why?

(note: 1 m = 109 nm)

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