UV-C light ko “Germicidal” isliye kaha jata hai kyunki ye microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, molds) ke core structure par hamla karti hai.
- DNA/RNA Destruction: UV-C light microbes ke cells ke andar ghus kar unke DNA ya RNA ke molecular bonds ko tod deti hai.
- Thymine Dimers: Ye light DNA mein “Thymine Dimers” paida karti hai, jo genetic code ko “scramble” ya kharab kar dete hain.
- Inactivation: Jab DNA damage ho jata hai, toh virus ya bacteria na toh reproduce (copy) ho paate hain aur na hi infection faila paate hain. Wo technically “dead” ho jate hain.