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What is the function of ozone which is present in the upper level of the atmosphere?

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Ozone layer is very important for the existence of life on earth. The function of the ozone layer in the upper atmosphere is to absorb most of the harmful ultraviolet radiations coming from the sun and prevent them from reaching the earth's surface.
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