Rod Cells

question 123

Multiple Choice

Rod cells

• A) function at high light levels.
• B) are highly light-sensitive.
• C) are responsible for high-acuity color vision.
• D) are less numerous than cone cells in the human retina.
• E) occur in the same density across the retina.

Explain the role of latitude, altitude, and other geographical factors in shaping climate and biome types.

Grasp the concept of primary productivity and factors affecting it across different biomes.

Identify the influence of temperature and precipitation on the distribution of biomes.

Understand the mechanisms driving global wind patterns and their effects on climates and biomes.

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Definitions:

Hereditary Influences

The impact of genetic factors inherited from parents on an individual's traits, behavior, and health.

Identical Twins

Twins that develop from a single fertilized egg that splits and forms two embryos, sharing 100% of their DNA.

Fraternal Twins

Siblings born at the same time but are the result of two different eggs fertilized by two different sperm, sharing about 50% of their DNA, similar to ordinary siblings.

Eysenck

A psychologist known for his work in the fields of personality, behavior genetics, and the biological basis of intelligence.