Why does prolonged exposure to UV light from the sun or tanning beds increase the risk for getting skin cancer?

A. increased exposure to UV light decreases the risk of a mutation occurring

B. increased exposure to UV light increases the risk of a mutation occurring

C. increased exposure to UV light decreases the immune system function

D. increased exposure to UV light has no effect on the risk for getting skin cancer

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Ibrahim Ray

19 December, 12:33

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Clara Ball · Answer 1

B. Increased exposure to UV light increases the risk of mutation occurring.