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Why is UVA light considered a mutagen?

It penetrates the skin and can cause mutations.
It can be prevented by wearing a protective vest.
It produces chemicals that can be inhaled.
It is found in synthetic dyes and cosmetics.

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The first one, It penetrates the skin and can cause mutations

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Answer:

It penetrates the skin and can cause mutations.

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UV light is the most common source of radiation that affects DNA, but it is a weak radiation and it penetrates only the surface cells of your skin. However, UVA radiation is considered as a mutagen because it penetrates deep into the skin and can cause mutations.

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