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(A) Ozone plays a protective role in the stratosphere since it prevents the excessive passage of ultraviolet radiation to the earth. (B) Ozone acts as an atmospheric pollutant in the troposphere. Note the different functions of ozone when it is formed. Yellow arrows indicate ozone production from nitrogen species and solar radiation. Created in BioRender.com (accessed on 6 June 2023).
