Cones That Respond to the Shortest Wavelengths of Light (S

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Multiple Choice

Cones that respond to the shortest wavelengths of light (S cones) respond best to what color spectrum?

• A)green
• B)orange
• C)blue
• D)yellow
• E)red

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Definitions:

Color Blind

A condition in which a person is unable to distinguish certain colors or sees colors differently due to a lack of one or more types of color receptors in the eyes.

Species

A group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding.

Peripheral Vision

The part of vision that occurs outside the very center of gaze, allowing humans to perceive objects and movement outside of the direct line of sight.

Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that function best in bright light and enable color vision.