What is ozone and how does it affect any ecosystem?
(N/A) Ozone is a natural gas composed of three atoms of oxygen. Its chemical formula is $O_{3}$. It is blue in colour and has a strong,pungent odour.
The ozone layer acts as a protective shield for the Earth by absorbing harmful ultraviolet $(UV)$ radiation from the sun. These $UV$ radiations are highly damaging to living organisms,as they can cause skin cancer,cataracts,and damage to the $DNA$ of plants and animals,thereby disrupting the balance of the ecosystem.
The ozone layer acts as a protective shield for the Earth by absorbing harmful ultraviolet $(UV)$ radiation from the sun. These $UV$ radiations are highly damaging to living organisms,as they can cause skin cancer,cataracts,and damage to the $DNA$ of plants and animals,thereby disrupting the balance of the ecosystem.
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