Which of the Following Is the Best Explanation for Our

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best explanation for our perception of color?

• A) As many as 100 cones may converge on one ganglion cell.
• B) The foveae are densely packed with cones.
• C) Rods contain a single kind of visual pigment.
• D) Cones come in three types, each sensitive to different wavelengths of light.

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