The outside surface of the eye, a protective membrane covering the eye that gives the eye its characteristic white appearance, is known as the ______.
A)iris
B)pupil
C)zonule
D)sclera

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The protective membrane covering the eye that gives the eye its characteristic white appearance is called the sclera. The iris refers to the colored part of the eye, the pupil is the opening in the center of the iris that allows light to enter, and the zonule refers to the fibers that hold the lens of the eye in place.

The Outside Surface of the Eye, a Protective Membrane Covering