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they can cause skin cancer. It does this because the DNA molecules in your body absorb UV light, and the light has enough energy to break bonds in the DNA, causing harmful rearrangements in your genetic code. When cells with damaged DNA reproduce, that can result in cancerous cells.
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What does light do to oxygen in the stratosphere?
Light in the form of visible rays does not affect ozone in stratosphere. UV rays deplete it.
How uv rays affect to us?
UV rays affect us. It is because they are high energy rays.
How uv rays affect vegetables?
UV rays affect vegetables. They alter their chemical composition.
What type of radiation does the ozone layer affect?
UV-B rays.
How do uv rays affect the eath?
UV rays affect the Earth. These cause planktons to die. They also cause effects on man and environment.
Are UV light and UV rays the same thing?
Yes, UV light and UV rays are the same thing, light emit "rays."
What does light do to oxygen in the stratosphere?
Light in the form of visible rays does not affect ozone in stratosphere. UV rays deplete it.
How uv rays affect to us?
UV rays affect us. It is because they are high energy rays.
How uv rays affect vegetables?
UV rays affect vegetables. They alter their chemical composition.
What factors influence how UV rays affect?
UV rays are high energy rays. They are influenced by ozone layer.
What type of radiation does the ozone layer affect?
UV-B rays.
Is UV rays matter?
No because UV rays are light not made up of materials.
How do uv rays affect the eath?
UV rays affect the Earth. These cause planktons to die. They also cause effects on man and environment.
What color are UV rays?
Colour only applies to visible light. UV rays are not visible.
What are some adverse affects of ultraviolet light?
See the Related Questions link to the left of this answer: "How do UV-B rays affect people?"
Which rays of the sun can in high quantities damage the skin?
UV RAYS!!! The sun is the major natural source of UV Rays. UV Rays are invisable. They are still a form of light rays. UV stands for Ultra Violiet Rays. These (UV) rays cause sunburn and damage the eyes. Overexposure of UV Rays can cause serious skin cancer. UV Rays, however, can have useful effects, too. They can destroy harmful organisms. UV RAYS!!! The sun is the major natural source of UV Rays. UV Rays are invisable. They are still a form of light rays. UV stands for Ultra Violiet Rays. These (UV) rays cause sunburn and damage the eyes. Overexposure of UV Rays can cause serious skin cancer. UV Rays, however, can have useful effects, too. They can destroy harmful organisms.Utraviolet rays
How uv rays affected biological system?
UV rays are high frequency rays. They affect the biological system by killing beings.
