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Which part of human eye has the maximum refractive index?

  1. A
    Aqueous humour
  2. B
    Vitreous humour
  3. C
    Lens
  4. D
    Cornea

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

The refractive indices of the different components of the human eye are approximately as follows:
* Aqueous humour:
* Vitreous humour:
* Cornea:
* Crystalline Lens: Varies from at the outer layers to about at its inner core.

Therefore, the crystalline lens has the highest refractive index in the human eye.

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Which part of human eye has the maximum refractive index?
A
Aqueous humour
B
Vitreous humour
C
Lens
D
Cornea

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