O Levels Biology (5090)•5090/12/M/J/18

Explanation
Retina houses light-sensitive photoreceptors
Steps:
- Recall that the human eye's horizontal section includes structures like cornea, lens, retina, and optic nerve.
- Identify receptor cells: rods and cones detect light and are located in the innermost layer at the eye's posterior.
- Match to diagram: the curved, layered region at the back corresponds to the retina.
- Confirm: no other part contains these specialized cells.
Why B is correct:
- The retina contains photoreceptor cells (rods for low light, cones for color) that convert light into neural signals, per basic eye anatomy.
Why the others are wrong:
- A (cornea): Transparent outer layer for light refraction, lacks receptors.
- C (lens): Focuses light onto retina, no sensory cells.
- D (optic nerve): Transmits signals from retina to brain, no light detection.
Final answer: B
Topic: Mammalian sense organs
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