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NEET 2016
Exam
NEET
Year
2016
Subject
Botany
Chapter
Environmental Issues

NEET 2016 · Botany · Environmental Issues

Depletion of which gas in the atmosphere can lead to an increased...

Depletion of which gas in the atmosphere can lead to an increased incidence of skin cancers?

Options

  1. ANitrous oxide
  2. BOzone
  3. CAmmonia
  4. DMethane

Correct answer

B. Ozone

Step-by-step solution

Ozone protects the earth from highly penetrating UV rays. It is found in the upper part of the atmosphere called stratosphere. Its depletion can lead to the incidence of skin cancers. Increased effects include cataract, Immune deficiency disorders. Highly penetrating UV rays can also affect plant growth and yield from the field.
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