According to the Opponent-Process Theory of Color Vision, Staring at a Red

question 165

Multiple Choice

According to the opponent-process theory of color vision, staring at a red image for a minute will produce a __________ afterimage if one looks at a white surface next.

• A)blue
• B)yellow
• C)green
• D)pink

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Definitions:

Trichomes

Small hairs or other outgrowths from the epidermis of plants, often serving as defense against herbivores and reducing water loss.

Photosynthetic Mesophyll

The layer of cells in a leaf where most photosynthesis occurs, rich in chloroplasts.

Gas Exchange

The process by which oxygen is taken in and carbon dioxide is released out, occurring in the lungs and tissues or in the cells and environment for organisms.

Transpiration

The process by which plants absorb water through the roots and then give off water vapor through pores in their leaves.