The Trichromatic Theory of Color Vision Applies to the Retina

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Multiple Choice

The trichromatic theory of color vision applies to the retina, where three different types of cone have been found with each cone containing a different type of

• A)iodopsin.
• B)rhodopsin.
• C)phosphene.
• D)stereocilia.

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