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Inflammation to cornea is caused by...

Inflammation to cornea is caused by

A

UVA

B

`CO_(2)`

C

UVB

D

CFCs

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Question**: The question asks about the cause of inflammation to the cornea. 2. **Review the Options**: The options provided are: - UVA (Ultraviolet A) - CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) - UVB (Ultraviolet B) - CFC (Chlorofluorocarbon) 3. **Understand the Role of Ozone**: The ozone layer protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation. Due to pollution, particularly from chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), the ozone layer is depleting. 4. **Types of UV Radiation**: There are different types of UV radiation, primarily UVA and UVB. UVB has a shorter wavelength and is considered more harmful compared to UVA. 5. **Effects of UVB Radiation**: UVB radiation can cause damage to DNA, leading to mutations and various types of skin cancer. It is also known to cause inflammation of the cornea in the human eye. 6. **Conclusion**: Given the information, UVB (Ultraviolet B) is responsible for causing inflammation of the cornea. Therefore, the correct answer is UVB. **Final Answer**: UVB (Ultraviolet B) ---
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