Ozone in the outer layer of the atmosphere has important consequences for living things in that it:
A)is a pollutant.
B)is involved directly in respiration.
C)aids in the aggregation of molecules.
D)absorbs ultraviolet rays from sunlight.
E)is used by autotrophs to make sugars.

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Ozone in the stratosphere absorbs the majority of the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation, protecting living organisms on Earth from its damaging effects.

Ozone in the Outer Layer of the Atmosphere Has Important