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Which of the following is/are the harmful effect(s) of UV radiation? I. It causes mutation in the cell II. UV radiation leads to ageing of skin III. It kills many phytoplankton IV. It causes global warming
A.I and II are correct. III and IV are incorrect
B.I, II and III are correct, IV is incorrect✓ Correct
C.I, II, III and IV are correct
D.II and IV are correct
Explanation
UV radiation lead to ageing of skin, cataract, sunburn, skin cancer, killing of many phytoplanktons, damage of fish productivity etc., It has also been reported that plant proteun get easily affected by UV radiation which causes harmful mutation of cells. ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY 10