The Perception of Different Colors, Such as Red, Green, or Blue

question 411

Multiple Choice

The perception of different colors, such as red, green, or blue, is caused by:

• A) the activation of specialized rods in the retina.
• B) the amplitude or intensity of light waves.
• C) different wavelengths of light.
• D) the degree of saturation of the light wave.

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Definitions:

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