Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Environmental Issues

Question:

Which part of human eye absorbs UV-B radiation?

Options:

Iris

Cornea

Retina

Choroid

Correct Answer:

Cornea

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Cornea 

UV radiation of wavelengths shorter than UV-B, are almost completely absorbed by Earth’s atmosphere, given that the ozone layer is intact. But, UV-B damages DNA and mutation may occur. It causes aging of skin, damage to skin cells and various types of skin cancers.

In human eye, cornea absorbs UV-B radiation, and a high dose of UV-B causes inflammation of cornea, called snow-blindness, cataract, etc. Such exposure may permanently damage the cornea.