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20 (e) Replace the following with a word or phrase

harmful rays from the sun


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Ultraviolet rays(UV) are harmful rays from the sun

  • UV light is powerful enough to disrupt chemical bonds. UV photons can produce ionization, which is the separation of electrons from atoms, due to their higher energy.
  • UV rays that are protected damage the DNA in skin cells, causing genetic abnormalities that can lead to skin cancer (as well as premature ageing.)

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