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The wavelength of UV light absorbed strongly by DNA is 263 nm. What is the energy in Joules of a quantum of this light?

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Step-by-step explanation:

E = hc / wavelength

Given that:

h = 6.626 × 10-34 Js

c = 2.998 x 10^8 m/s

wavelength = 263 x 10^-9 m

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