The Percentage of People in the Population Who Can Read

question 73

Short Answer

The percentage of people in the population who can read and write is called the rate.

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Definitions:

Color-Blind

The inability or decreased ability to see color or distinguish between colors, due to genetic or acquired conditions affecting color perception.

Cones

Cells in the retina known as photoreceptors are crucial for seeing colors and operate optimally under well-lit conditions.

Rods

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that are highly sensitive to low levels of light and are primarily responsible for night vision.

Fovea

A tiny pit located in the macula of the retina that provides the clearest vision of all by having a high concentration of cones and no rods.