Each Cone Responds Primarily to a Single Color

question 36

Multiple Choice

Each cone responds primarily to a single color. What kinds of cones are present in the human retina?

• A) Two cones that perceive red or blue light.
• B) Three cones that perceive red, blue, or green light.
• C) Three cones that perceive orange, green, or purple light.
• D) Three cones that perceive red, blue, or yellow light.
• E) Four cones that perceive red, blue, yellow, or green light.

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