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Question
There are two types of light-sensitive cells in the human eye:
To what is each type of cell sensitive?
Solution
There are two types of light-sensitive cells in the human eye.
The rods (rod-shaped cells) present in the retina are sensitive to dim light and are responsible for vision in dim light.
The cones (cone-shaped cells) present in the retina are sensitive to bright or normal light and are responsible for colour discrimination and colour vision.
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