The Trichromatic Receptor Theory Explains How Different Color Receptors in the Eye

question 53

Multiple Choice

The trichromatic receptor theory explains how different color receptors in the eye combine to produce color vision. However, this theory does NOT explain:

• A) negative afterimages.
• B) how color receptors respond differently to different colors.
• C) how many color receptors the retina must utilize in order to produce color vision.
• D) color vision.

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