Question #6432569Single Choice

Biology

Question

After spending too much time in the sun, Jake’s skin turns red and starts to peel. What is the main reason why UV radiation from the sun damages the skin?

Options

UV radiation causes mutations in skin cell DNA.

UV radiation directly kills all skin cells.

UV radiation is absorbed by the sebaceous glands, causing burns.

UV radiation only affects hair, not the skin itself.

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