Cones Have Higher Acuity Than Rods Because

question 52

Multiple Choice

Cones have higher acuity than rods because

• A) cones respond more to dim light.
• B) there are three types of cones.
• C) there is little convergence in the cone pathways within the retina.
• D) there are more cones than rods.
• E) the photopigment in the cones breaks down more rapidly than the photopigment in rods.

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Definitions:

Hydrogen Bond

An unstable linkage between two molecules due to the electrostatic force acting between a proton within one molecule and an electronegative atom in the other.

Hydrogen Ions

Positively charged atoms of hydrogen, significant in acid-base chemistry and pH balance in biological systems.

Acidic

Having a pH less than 7, indicating the presence of a higher concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) in solution.

Hydrophobic

Characterized by a tendency to repel water; substances that do not mix with water.