Ultraviolet Light Is Important Because

question 24

Multiple Choice

Ultraviolet light is important because

• A) It is harmful to marine life, owing to the damage it does to DNA
• B) It penetrates much deeper than other wave lengths of light and is important in photosynthesis
• C) It causes beneficial warming of living tissues
• D) It stimulates protein synthesis

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