Neonates Can Distinguish Between Red and White but Not Between

question 236

Multiple Choice

Neonates can distinguish between red and white but not between white and other colors.Why?

• A) Neonates are color blind.
• B) Their cone receptors are immature.
• C) Their retina is not developed.
• D) Neonates are not awake long enough to tell.

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