alleryThe light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye, where the image forms, is the:
ACornea on the front
BIris around the pupil
CRetina at back of eye
DPupil opening of iris
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Retina at back of eye
1. The retina contains rods (low-light, B&W) and cones (colour vision, three types).
2. The image formed on the retina is REAL, INVERTED and DIMINISHED.
3. The brain re-inverts it so we perceive an upright world.
_Source: syllabus Science Ch 10 §10.1 The Human Eye_
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