Q181 / 199 · NEET 2008 (Mains) · Zoology

Cornea transplant in humans is almost never rejected. This is because

A
It is a non-living layer
B
Its cells are least penetrable by bacteria
Correct answer
C
It has no blood supply
D
It is composed of enucleated cells

Solution

Cornea can be easily transplanted because it has no blood supply \& therefore, does not involve immune response.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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