Which of the following about the ozone layer is not true?

The statement that ozone in the troposphere is beneficial to living organisms is not true. Ozone high in the stratosphere absorbs much of the Sun’s harmful ultraviolet radiation, but ozone near Earth’s surface is an air pollutant that can harm people, plants, and animals. Ozone-layer depletion can also increase exposure to UV radiation and raise skin cancer risk.

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