Mastering Biology with Pearson eText -- Standalone Access Card -- for Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections (8th Edition)
Mastering Biology with Pearson eText -- Standalone Access Card -- for Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780321946492
Author: Jane B. Reece, Martha R. Taylor, Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Kelly A. Hogan
Publisher: PEARSON
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Concept introduction: The lens is made of protein called crystallin, which gives transparency to the lens. When the crystalline proteins aggregate together, the lens loses its transparency. This results in cataract, causing decreased or blurred vision. Cataract can be partial or complete cataract.

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