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Sunburn Process

5/31/2005


name jake
status student
grade 9-12
location NJ

Question - what are the chemical reasons for a sunburn?
I am doing a project in my chemistry class and I need to go into the
chemical aspects of a sunburn.
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A Google search on the terms: "dermal physiology sunburn" and/or "skin
physiology sunburn" will supply the info you need, at any level of detail
and thoroughness that you need for your project.


Vince Calder
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