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Name various types of UV radiations depending upon their wavelength. What is their effect on humans?

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Name various types of UV radiations depending upon their wavelength. What is their effect on humans?

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UV-C is 100–280 nm, UV-B is 280–320 nm and UV-A is 320–400 nm. Ultraviolet exposure can damage living tissues and cause skin cancer, cataracts and weakening of the immune system; most UV-C and much UV-B are absorbed by ozone.

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Chapter 17: Organisms and Populations - EXERCISES [Page 961]

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Sarita Aggarwal Biology [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 17 Organisms and Populations
EXERCISES | Q II. 6. | Page 961
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