Why does prolonged exposure to UV light from the sun or tanning beds increase the risk for getting skin cancer?

Biology

2 answers:

LenKa [72]3 years ago

8 0

Answer:

Option B, increased exposure to UV light increases the risk of a mutation occurring

Explanation:

Ultraviolet radiations (UV) coming from the sun are radioactive waves that affect the skin. They not only cause skin infection, irritation, but are are also potential source of cancer causing agent . Some times these radiations on prolonged exposure causes genetic mutations in the skin cells which continues though ages.

Ultraviolet rays are short wavelength radiations and the shorter is the wavelength of any radiation, the greater is the potential harm caused by it.

Hence, UV rays are harmful.

Option B is correct

Lilit [14]3 years ago

7 0

B. Increased exposure to UV light increases the risk of mutation occurring.

You might be interested in

What are the four main stages of Interphase?

Elan Coil [88]

The four main stages of Interphase are Gap 0, Gap 1, S phase and Gap 2. Interphase appears to be a resting stage in cell divisions but actually many activities or processes happens at this phase. Interphase generally lasts at least 12 to 24 hours in mammalian tissue.

5 0

3 years ago

Martha can produce eggs however the eggs cannot pass into the uterus. Which part of her body is not functioning correctly

kirill [66]

Answer:

B. fallopian tubes

3 0

3 years ago

Explain how The two processes are interrelated.

SVETLANKA909090 [29]

Answer:

the picture isnt popping up

6 0

3 years ago

What are the cells that Make up testis (2-3 sentences would he appreciated)

pshichka [43]

Answer:The testes contain germ cells that differentiate into mature spermatozoa, supporting cells called Sertoli cells, and testosterone-producing cells called Leydig (interstitial) cells.

Explanation:

3 0

3 years ago

Read 2 more answers

In the grass species Anthoxanthum odoratum, some of these plants live

Ray Of Light [21]

The species of <em>Anthoxanthum odoratum</em> is an example of parapatric species.

Speciation is a process in which a new species form from the existing species due to reproductive isolation.
In parapatric speciation there is no barrier between the gene flow between similar species.
In the parapatric speciation populations are adapted to different ecological conditions although the populations of the related species differ in terms of mutation, and due to the effect of drift.
But they are connected by the random flow of genes between the neighboring organisms irrespective of the changes in their genetic and physiological form.

Learn more about speciation:

brainly.com/question/9288164

7 0

3 years ago