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2.4 The eye

What is the main function of the eye?

A

Focus light onto the retina and convert it into electrical impulses.

B

Detect sound waves in the retina and convert them into electrical impulses.

C

Focus electrical impulses onto the retina and convert them into light.

D

Focus light onto the optic nerve and convert it into sound waves.

2.4 The eye Flashcards

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Flashcards for Edexcel GCSE Biology 2.4 The eye, covering the key terms, definitions and processes you need to recall for Paper 1 and Paper 2. 22 cards drawn from 2.4.1 Structure and function of the eye and 2.4.2 Eye defects and their correction, matched to the Edexcel GCSE Biology (1BI0) specification. Recall questions account for roughly 40% of marks at GCSE Biology, so these target the marks you can secure before the paper starts.