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UV-rays are non-ionizing type and are lethal due to inactivation of :

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Proteins

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Pigments

C
Nucleic acid

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All of these

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Ultraviolet (UV) light is electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light but longer than X-rays. It is classified as nonionising radiation, and can cause inactivation of protein, pigments and nucleic acids
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UV-rays are non-ionizing type and are lethal due to inactivation of :
TopicEnvironmental Issues
SubjectBiology
ClassClass 12
Answer TypeText solution:1
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