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The eye: structure, function and vision defects
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40 AQA GCSE Biology questions on The eye: structure, function and vision defects, each with instant feedback and a full examiner-style mark scheme.

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Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

Which part of the eye contains the light receptor cells?

  1. The optic nerve
  2. The cornea
  3. The retina
  4. The iris
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✓ Answer: CThe retina
It lines the back of the eye, which is why an image must be brought to a focus exactly there.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

Which part of the eye controls how much light enters?

  1. The iris
  2. The retina
  3. The optic nerve
  4. The sclera
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✓ Answer: AThe iris
Its muscles change the size of the pupil, which is the opening light passes through.
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