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What part of DNA absorbs uv light?

In suntan lotion it is avobenzone and/or octyl methoxycinnamate. Many organic molecules (natural and man-made polymers) absorb UV. DNA absorbs UV-B (which can cause damage) - as can the cornea of the eye! The cornea also absorbs UV-A but seems to not suffer much with it. Much of the sun's UV-A, UV_B and UV_C radiation is absorbed by the Ozone Layer when it enters the atmosphere.


What happen to a molecule when it absorbs uv light?

When it absorbs UV light, it decomposes. It also replenishes it.


Why DNA absorb uv at 260 wavw length?

DNA absorbs UV light at 260 nm due to the presence of nitrogen-containing aromatic compounds called nucleic acid bases, such as adenine, guanine, cytosine, and thymine. These bases have conjugated double bonds that absorb light at this specific wavelength, allowing scientists to quantify DNA concentration through UV absorption.


What is the wavelength of light that DNA absorb maximum?

Nobody knows!: - Only the Absorption on ALL'visible' Wavelength together (= Visible Spectrum) determine the color of what the Cuvette is containing!Of course, that there are also 'Colors' outside the human "'Visibility'", and that also the Lambdamax is only an absolute Strongman to determine any Color!(Even if all Universities tell it the other way!)


How do you find DNA concentration by UV method?

Measuring a solution containing DNA at 260nm is generally a good method of measuring DNA concentration. A standard curve is set up using known quantities of DNA and the unknown quantity is estimated by interpolation. RNA also absorbs UV radiation at roughly the same wavelength so one should be careful the measured sample is not contaminated with RNA. Proteins on the other hand, have a maximum UV absorbency at 280nm. By measuring the DNA sample at 260 and 280nm, one can estimate if the DNA is pure or not.


How do melanocytes protect skin cells from UV damage?

Melanocytes produces melanin, the skin pigment that absorbs UV light from the sun and prevents it from damaging DNA in the cells.


Why does cytochrome c absorb uv and visible light?

Cytochrome c contains heme groups which can absorb UV and visible light due to the presence of conjugated double bonds in the heme structure. When light is absorbed, electrons in the heme group are excited to higher energy levels, leading to characteristic absorption peaks in the UV-Vis spectrum.


Why gel red can stain DNA fragments?

GelRed is a fluorescent dye that is designed to bind to DNA by intercalating between the base pairs. This binding causes the DNA to fluoresce under UV light, making it visible in a gel electrophoresis setting. The staining ability of GelRed allows for the visualization of DNA fragments within the gel.


Is UV light a mutagen?

Yes, UV light can be a mutagen as it can cause changes in the DNA sequence by inducing mutations. Excessive exposure to UV light can lead to the formation of thymine dimers in DNA, which can result in mutations if not repaired.


What in the stratosphere absorbs much of harmful UV Wavelengths of light?

The ozone layer.


Why does tryptophan absorb UV light?

Tryptophan absorbs UV light because it contains a benzene ring and a nitrogen atom in its chemical structure, which allows it to interact with and absorb UV radiation.


How does ozone absorb UV radiation in the Earth's atmosphere?

Ozone in the Earth's atmosphere absorbs ultraviolet (UV) radiation by breaking apart into oxygen molecules when it absorbs UV light. This process helps to protect the Earth's surface from harmful UV radiation.