Biology 5090 · O Level · Mammalian sense organs

Mammalian sense organs — practice question

Myopia is a disorder of the eye. A person with myopia can see nearby objects clearly, but objects that are distant appear unclear. This may occur when the eyeballs are a little too long, as shown in Fig. 5.1.
(a(i))[4]

Explain how the structures of the eye help to produce a clear image of a near object.

(a(ii))[1]

Suggest why people with long eyeballs are unable to see distant objects clearly. You may use the eye diagram in Fig. 5.1.

(b(i))[3]

Comment on how the proportion of people with myopia has altered in this population.

(b(ii))[2]

It is believed that myopia results from a mix of genetic and environmental factors. It has been proposed that the changing percentages of people with myopia are due to changes in human activities. Suggest a change in human activity and how it could make a person less able to see far-away objects clearly.

(c)[3]

Iris colour is controlled by genes. The allele for blue colour, $b$, is recessive to the allele for brown colour, $B$. Explain why a heterozygous blue-eyed person is not possible.

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