One way to control bacterial growth is to use ionizing radiation. Radiation impacts DNA. What is the reason bacteria will die when exposed to radiation?

a. Membrane lipids would be compromised in structure.
b. Too many spontaneous mutations occur in bacterial DNA.
c. Genetic variation (phenotype change) occurs, making all bacteria unable to survive.
d. Induced mutations accumulate in bacterial DNA.
e. Metabolism slows because irradiation direct1.y influences aerobic respiration.