Excessive exposure to microwave radiation in rats not only damages hearing but
also decreases visual acuity as well, thereby reducing the survival potential
of the affected organisms.

A) but also decreases visual acuity as well, thereby reducing
B) but also decreases visual acuity, thereby reducing
C) but also decreases visual acuity as well, which reduces
D) but decreases visual acuity, thereby reducing
E) but decreases visual acuity, which reduces