Campbell Biology (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321775651
ISBN 13: 978-0-32177-565-8

Chapter 56 - 56.4 - Concept Check - Page 1275: 3

Answer

This will cause more UV radiation to reach the earth's surface.

Work Step by Step

UV radiation damages DNA, which can then produce mutations-- making it mutagenic. More UV radiation reaching the surface of the earth would increase the amount of mutations in the organisms on its surface.
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