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GCSE Biology: The Eye Exam-Style Questions

Question 1

Q1. Knowledge Recall (1 mark)

Define the term "refraction".

Question 2

Q2. Application (2 marks)

Explain how the pupil of the eye controls the amount of light entering the eye.

Question 3

Q3. Knowledge Recall (2 marks)

State the function of the cornea in the eye.

Question 4

Q4. Data Analysis (3 marks)

The diagram below shows a vertical section through the eye.

[Diagram would be here]

Calculate the magnification produced by the cornea and lens combined.

Question 5

Q5. Knowledge Recall (1 mark)

Name the type of receptor cell in the retina that is sensitive to low light levels.

Question 6

Q6. Application (2 marks)

Describe how the eye detects colour.

Question 7

Q7. Knowledge Recall (2 marks)

State the function of the optic nerve.

Question 8

Q8. Data Analysis (3 marks)

The diagram below shows the image of a car formed on the retina of the eye.

[Diagram would be here]

Explain how the image is inverted on the retina.

Question 9

Q9. Knowledge Recall (1 mark)

Define the term "nearsightedness".

Question 10

Q10. Application (3 marks)

Explain how an artificial lens can correct nearsightedness.