<prompt> Which of the following is a stochastic effect of radiation?Alopecia in the irradiated portalLocal desquamation in the irradiated fieldGenetic mutationAll of the above  <response>: Ans. C. Genetic mutationIn deterministicstochastic effects of radiation: Independent of the total dose of radiation. It is an all are none phenomenon.e.g. Genetic mutations.DeterministicNon stochastic effects of radiation. Depend on the total dose of radiation given, e.g. Alopecia in the irradiated portal. 