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← ScienceWhich outcome occurs when radon gas accumulates indoors?
A)Increased risk of lung cancer✓
B)Decreased levels of carbon monoxide
C)Elevated vitamin D3 production
D)Lower chance of mold growth
💡 Explanation
Alpha decay of radon produces radioactive progeny that damage lung tissue, therefore increasing cancer risk, because the continuous inhalation introduces alpha particles, rather than providing other health benefits or affecting other indoor pollutants.
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