Q. UV-rays are non-ionizing type and are lethal due to inactivation of
A) Proteins
B) Pigments
C) Nucleic acid
D) All of these
Explanation
Ultraviolet (UV) light is electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light but longer than X-rays. It is classified as non-ionising radiation, and can cause inactivation of protein, pigments and nucleic acids.
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