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How did photosynthesis lead to ozone forming to protect Earth

from harmful ultraviolet radiation?

How did photosynthesis lead to ozone forming to protect Earth from harmful ultraviolet-example-1

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In the presence of sunlight, oxygen molecules in the atmosphere react to form ozone. ... The iron minerals have special qualities -- They absorb harmful ultraviolet radiation, but the part of the sunlight needed for photosynthesis can still be used by organisms.

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