Which Statement About Photoreceptors Is Correct

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which statement about photoreceptors is correct?

• A)Rods and cones both function optimally in broad daylight.
• B)Rods are sensitive to very small amounts of light, cones function in broad daylight.
• C)Cones are sensitive to very small amounts of light, rods function in broad daylight.
• D)Rods and cones are both sensitive to very small amounts of light.

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