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Question
Which of the following statements is correct regarding rods and cones in the human eye?
Options
Cones are sensitive to dim light.
Cones are sensitive to bright light
Rods are sensitive to bright light
Rods can sense colour
Solution
Cones are sensitive to bright light
Explanation -
Cones are sensitive to bright light and they sense colour. However, rods are sensitive dim light.
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