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Choose the correct answer : 
Presbyopia is a disease of _____________

Options

  • ear 

  • nose 

  • mouth 

  • eye

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Presbyopia is a disease of eye

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Chapter 9: Nervous System - Exercise 6 [Page 120]

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Frank Biology [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 9 Nervous System
Exercise 6 | Q 18 | Page 120

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