JAMB Biology 2000 Question 18

Question 18

Sense Organs

Short-sightedness can be corrected by lenses which are

  1. A.convex
  2. B.biconvex
  3. C.plano-convex
  4. D.concave.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (concave.)

Explanation

In short sight the image forms in front of the retina; a concave (diverging) lens moves it back onto the retina.