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  • 13-06-2016
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Why is UVA light considered a mutagen?

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  • 22-06-2016

Mutagen is an agent that causes DNA mutations. UVA radiation penetrates deep into the skin and acts as a mutagen. 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.

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