Why the Ozone layer is important for existence of life on the Earth?

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The ultra violet radiations coming from the sun are harmful for living beings. This layer absorbs these radiations coming from the sun and does not allow them to reach the earth's surface. Therefore ozone layer is essentials for the existance of life on earth.

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