Are x-rays the same as radiofrequency radiation?
X-rays have enough energy to cause ionization, that is, break the bonds that hold molecules, thus creating positive and negative electrically charged atoms. Therefore x-rays have the potential to disrupt DNA, the building blocks of cells of the body. As a result, excessive doses of x-rays can cause adverse effects, including cancer. Radiofrequency radiation is different, in that it does not cause ionization.
