Q. The colour of the eye depends upon the pigment present in
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
iris
Explanation:
The color of the eye (such as brown, blue, green) is determined by the amount and type of pigment (melanin) present in the iris, which is the colored part of the eye surrounding the pupil.
Why other options are incorrect:
- (B) Cones: These are photoreceptor cells responsible for color vision, but they don't determine eye color.
- (C) Cornea: It's the transparent outer layer of the eye and has no pigment.
- (D) Rods: These are photoreceptors for low-light vision and do not affect eye color.
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
The color of the eye (such as brown, blue, green) is determined by the amount and type of pigment (melanin) present in the iris, which is the colored part of the eye surrounding the pupil.
Why other options are incorrect:
- (B) Cones: These are photoreceptor cells responsible for color vision, but they don't determine eye color.
- (C) Cornea: It's the transparent outer layer of the eye and has no pigment.
- (D) Rods: These are photoreceptors for low-light vision and do not affect eye color.