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Parts of the Eye

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In which part of the eye lies the pigment that decides the colour of the eyes of a person?

A

Cornea

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Choroid

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C

Iris

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D

Vitreous body

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Solution

The correct option is C Choroid
Human eye's colour deciding pigment lies in choroid.

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