NEET Biology question

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Depletion of which gas in the atmosphere can lead to an increased incidence of skin cancers? **[NEET-I 2016]**

(A)Ammonia
(B)Methane
(C)Nitrous oxide
(D)OzoneCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Depletion of stratospheric ozone reduces its shielding of the earth's surface from UV-B radiation, and increased UV-B exposure is a well-established cause of skin cancers.

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