in an average O3 molecules "lives" only 100-200 seconds in the stratosphere before undergoing dissociation, how can O3 offer any protection from ultraviolet radiation?

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Problem 10.83QP: What is the biological importance of stratospheric ozone? Explain.
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in an average O3 molecules "lives" only 100-200 seconds in the stratosphere before undergoing dissociation, how can O3 offer any protection from ultraviolet radiation?

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