Visual Receptors That Respond to Dim Light Are Called Rods

question 129

True/False

Visual receptors that respond to dim light are called rods.

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Definitions:

Orthologs

Genes in different species that evolved from a common ancestral gene and retain the same function.

Paralogs

Genes that are related by duplication within a genome and can evolve new functions, despite having a common ancestor.

Species Tree

A conceptual tree diagram that shows the evolutionary relationships among various species based upon their genetic differences and similarities.

Great Apes

A group of primates that includes humans, chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans, characterized by their large brains, lack of tail, and advanced cognitive abilities.