Effects of Photochemical Smog. Photochemical smog's effects cause damage to the respiratory system and environmental systems with the release of nitrogen oxide (NO), ozone and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These effects are worse when the sun is highest because the pollutants react with it.
This cut is called a flank steak because it literally comes from the flank of the cow â its side, below the ribs. It's a fairly wide and thin cut; it's only 1 to 1 1/2 inches at its thickest and it becomes even thinner toward one end.
27 of 58. Flank Steak with Lime Marinade. A marinade of lime juice, soy sauce, scallions, ginger, and red-pepper flakes gives this easy grilled flank steak a zesty Asian flavor. For the most tender, juicy results with this lean cut of beef, cook it to medium-rare and cut it in thin slices against the grain.