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Have a look at the posture of this woman who is reading a book and answer the questions which follow:

What are the two conditions shown in sections A and B of the eye as applicable to her?

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Solution

A-Normal eye, B-Myopia

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Chapter 11: Sense Organ - Structured/Application/skill type [Page 151]

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Selina Concise Biology [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 11 Sense Organ
Structured/Application/skill type | Q 8.2 | Page 151

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