Exposure to UV radiation can lead to mutations in skin cells, which can result in the development of skin cancers, including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma.
Which one of the following electromagnetic radiations in the sunlight is considered to be the main cause of skin cancer?
Asked in UPSC Geoscientist 2022 · Topic: Diseases and Treatment (Etiology of Diseases: Pathogens, Genetic factors, Lifestyle, Environmental)
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