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Locate the fovea in diagrams and images and describe its purpose.

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Cambridge IGCSE BiologyCoordination and responseSupplement content

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This point belongs to Sense organs, especially Sense organs outcomes.
You need to be able to locate the fovea in diagrams and images and describe its purpose.
The key ideas to know are Identify and State.
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IdentifyState

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Paper 4Theory (Extended)1 marks

Diagram Description

The diagram highlights the retina and a small central area called the fovea.

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Identify the location of the fovea in the diagram.
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