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Ozone protects biosphere from – |
| A. | X-rays |
| B. | Gamma rays |
| C. | Ultraviolet rays |
| D. | Infrared rays |
| Answer» C. Ultraviolet rays | |
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Explanation: Ozone is an allotrope of oxygen that is formed from dioxygen by the action of ultraviolet light and also atmospheric electrical discharges. The ozone layer in the stratosphere acts as a filter for the shorter wavelength and highly hazardous ultraviolet radiation (UVR) from the sun, protecting life on Earth from its potentially harmful effects. |
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