DNA Mutations Answers

4 verified answers2 views
3

What type of UV light is used in tanning beds, and why is it so dangerous?

Answer:

Tanning beds primarily use UVA light, which can be more concentrated than sunlight and penetrates multiple layers of the skin. This exposure can prematurely age the skin and greatly increase the risk of skin cancer; some tanning beds also emit UVB light.

4

What information did you include in your response?

A
Tanning beds use UVA light.
B
The concentration of UVA rays from tanning beds is greater than from the Sun.
C
UVA light is dangerous because it penetrates multiple layers of the skin.
D
Some tanning beds also emit UVB light.
E
Exposure to UV light in tanning beds can age skin and greatly increase the risk of skin cancer.

Did you find these answers helpful?