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Ozone is found in the atmosphere


Ozone is a gas. There are three oxygen atoms in a
molecule of ozone.
The molecular formula is O3.

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Ozone is found in the atmosphere
Ozone is formed from oxygen, when sunlight interacts
with nitrogen oxides from vehicle fumes.
This ozone may be in the form of smog.
High levels of ozone near the ground is not good for
us.
Between 20 30km from the ground there is an area
where high concentration of ozone occurs
naturally.
It is called the ozone layer.

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Ultraviolet light damages cells
Ultraviolet radiation from the Sun can damage DNA
inside living cells.
The ultraviolet radiation causes the skin to produce
extra melanin.
Melanin is a dark pigment. It absorbs UV light before
it can penetrate the cells deep in your skin.
It is a defence mechanism used by the skin to stop
damage to your DNA.

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Ultraviolet light damages cells
When

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