How is DNA affected by ultraviolet light?

Subject: How is DNA affected by ultraviolet light?

Date: Mon Dec 18 16:37:16 2000
Posted by Faustino
Grade level: 7-9 School: Memorial Academy
City: San Diego State/Province: California Country: United states
Area of science: Genetics
ID: 977175436.Ge

Message:


Why does ultraviolet light damage DNA? 
Can it do it anywhere in your body or just on the skin?

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