The Ability to Sense the Color Yellow Can Be Explained

question 61

Multiple Choice

The ability to sense the color yellow can be explained by ____.

• A) trichromatic theory only
• B) opponent-process theory only
• C) both trichromatic and opponent-process theory
• D) neither trichromatic nor opponent-process theory

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Definitions:

Osmosis

The movement of water molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a region of lower solute concentration to a region of higher solute concentration, aiming to equalize solute concentrations on both sides.

Spongy Mesophyll

Layer of cells in a plant leaf's interior that aids in gas exchange and contains spaces between cells.

Gas Diffusion

The process by which gas molecules spread from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration.

Photosynthesis

The process by which green plants, algae, and certain bacteria convert light energy, usually from the sun, into chemical energy stored in glucose.