The Most Important Feature of Ozone in the Ozone Layer

question 77

Multiple Choice

The most important feature of ozone in the ozone layer is ________.

• A) it purifies the air's contents of pollutants
• B) its role in cloud formation
• C) it absorbs ultraviolet energy
• D) it is the source of atmospheric oxygen
• E) it reflects sunlight

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Definitions:

Erythropoietin

A hormone produced primarily by the kidneys that stimulates the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow.

Agglutination

The clumping of particles or cells, such as bacteria or red blood cells, in response to antibodies or other substances.

Immunoglobulin

A group of proteins known as antibodies produced by the immune system to fight against pathogens and foreign substances.

Hemolysis

The rupture or destruction of red blood cells, leading to the release of hemoglobin into the surrounding fluid.