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evablogger [386]
3 years ago
9

Studies have shown that children are especially vulnerable to the effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Tanning beds expose the

skin to nearly ten times as much UV radiation as natural sunlight. With that knowledge, a law was passed in some states to prevent individuals under the age of 18 from using tanning beds. Which statement best explains why UV radiation is so harmful?
a) It can increase harmful DNA mutations in cells.

b) Diseases are all caused by exposure to environmental factors.

c) Homeostasis in an organism is increased by the presence of UV radiation.

d)UV Radiation decreases the likelihood that mutations will occur.
Biology
1 answer:
balandron [24]3 years ago
4 0

Hello there!!

The answer, I think, would be A.

UV radiation can create problems in the correctness of cell replication, which can result in mutated cells.

I hope this answers your question!

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