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What is the primary function of the ozone layer in the stratosphere?
ChemistryEnvironmental ChemistryNEET
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  • A Absorbing carbon dioxide
  • B Absorbing ultraviolet radiation
  • C Regulating temperature
  • D Producing oxygen
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The correct answer is: Absorbing ultraviolet radiation
The primary function of the ozone layer in the stratosphere is to absorb ultraviolet radiation from the sun.

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