Area of the retina where there are no photoreceptor cells is called ______.

cornea

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iris

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yellow spot

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blind spot

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Solution

The correct option is D blind spot

Blind spot is the area of 'no vision'.

It is located at the point where the optic nerves converge and leave the eye. As a result, there is a gap in the visual field.

This area of the retina does not contain any rods or cones. Therefore, no image is formed at this spot.

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