Rods

question 57

Multiple Choice

Rods

• A)are more sensitive to light than cones
• B)have low acuity compared to cones
• C)provide vision in shades of gray
• D)exhibit all of the above
• E)exhibit only characteristics a and c

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Definitions:

Alkene

A hydrocarbon that contains at least one carbon-carbon double bond, characterized by the general formula CnH2n.

Heat Of Hydrogenation

The heat released during the addition of hydrogen to a double or triple bond in unsaturated hydrocarbons.

(E)-2-Pentene

An alkene that has the two largest groups on each end of the double bond in opposite directions, which is the trans configuration.

(Z)-2-Pentene

An alkene where the two largest groups on each side of the double bond are on the same side, resulting in a cis configuration.