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DNA molecules are commonly damaged by excessive ultraviolet radiation, leading to the formation of thymine dimers which can disrupt normal DNA replication and transcription processes. This damage can increase the risk of mutations and potentially lead to skin cancer.
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How much of ultraviolet radiation is absorbed by the sun?
None, the sun emits UV.
Is the human retina is sensitive to ultraviolet light?
The human retina is not very sensitive to ultraviolet (UV) light. The lens of the eye absorbs much of the UV radiation before it reaches the retina, protecting it from potential damage. However, prolonged exposure to intense UV light can still cause harm to the eyes.
What waves of radiation have more energy than waves of radiation that you can see?
Ultraviolet light, x-rays, and gamma rays carry more energy than visible light. (That's why ultraviolet light does nasty things to skin cells, and x-rays and gamma rays can penetrate solids.)
How the ozone layer reduces the amount of ultraviolet radiation that reaches earth's surface?
The ozone layer acts as a shield in the Earth's atmosphere, absorbing much of the incoming ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. This is due to the presence of ozone molecules, which have a natural ability to absorb UV radiation. By absorbing and scattering UV rays, the ozone layer prevents much of the harmful UV radiation from reaching the Earth's surface, protecting living organisms.
The ozone layer protects us from too much?
The ozone layer protects us from too much ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. If this layer becomes depleted, more UV radiation can reach the Earth's surface, leading to increased risks of skin cancer, cataracts, and other health issues.
What protects little thing from too much ultraviolet radiation?
Their size. The smaller something is, the less ultraviolet radiation it can receive.
Where is most ultraviolet radiation absorbed?
Most ultraviolet radiation is absorbed by the ozone layer in the Earth's stratosphere. This layer of ozone helps to protect life on Earth by absorbing and filtering out much of the harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun before it reaches the surface.
How much of ultraviolet radiation is absorbed by the sun?
None, the sun emits UV.
How much of the ultraviolet radiation from the sun is absorbed by oxygen and ozone?
95-99.9%
Skin cancer can be caused by too much exposure to what?
Ultraviolet radiation that comes from the sun.
How much ultraviolet radiation do the new cellular phones have as allowed value?
Ultraviolet radiation is not something that cell phones typically emit but it is something that comes from outer space cosmos or even from our own sun.
Is sunbathing in Antarctica good for you?
it is not good for you because you will freeze if you are not careful
How much greater is the energy of a photon of ultraviolet radiation than the energy of an average photon of sunlight?
The energy of a photon of ultraviolet radiation is greater than the energy of an average photon of sunlight because ultraviolet radiation has higher frequencies and shorter wavelengths, which correspond to higher energy photons. The difference in energy can be significant, with ultraviolet photons having several times more energy than photons of sunlight.
What are some of the hazardous effects of ozone depletion?
To much of the harmful ultraviolet radiation can reach the Earth's surface.
How much of the ultraviolet radition from the sun is absorbed by oxygen and ozone?
Most of it is absorbed. UV is the harmful radiation of the sun.
What is the gas that absorbs much of the incoming ultraviolet radiation from the earths sun?
Ozone is the gas. This is present as ozone layer.
What has more energy ultraviolet rays or gamma rays?
Gamma rays have more energy than ultraviolet rays. Gamma rays are the most energetic form of electromagnetic radiation, with wavelengths shorter than ultraviolet rays, making them more penetrating and powerful.
