MDCAT Physics MCQ #414

A patient with a rare medical condition has an increased risk of developing cataracts due to a specific molecular structure in their lens. What process is responsible for the energy required to break this structure during lens repair?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #414

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A patient with a rare medical condition has an increased risk of developing cataracts due to a specific molecular structure in their lens. What process is responsible for the energy required to break this structure during lens repair?

    • A) Proton-proton collision
    • B) Excitation of electrons
    • C) Gamma radiation
    • D) Spontaneous fission

    Answer: Excitation of electrons

    Explanation: Correct: Excitation of electrons provides the energy required for lens repair. Tempting option B fails because it relies on electron excitation, not nuclear reactions like proton-proton collision or gamma radiation.