In which atmospheric layer is the ozone layer located?

In which atmospheric layer is the ozone layer located?
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A: Mesosphere
B: Ionosphere
C: Stratosphere
D: Troposphere

The ozone layer; in the stratosphere; absorbs harmful UV radiation; protecting life. Other layers have different roles. Its study is crucial for understanding atmospheric science; environmental policies; and efforts to combat ozone depletion and climate change.