Cone cells are sensitive to dim light.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
Cone cells are the photoreceptors present in the retina.
They contain idopsin pigment, are sensitive to bright light, and show response to colors.
Rod cells contain rhodopsin, are sensitive to dim light, and show no response to colors.
Final answer: The given statement is false.

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Similar questions

Name the cells on the retina of an eye:

(a) which are sensitive to bright light.

(b) which are sensitive to dim light.

Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: Cone cells are sensitive to dim light.
Statement 2: Rod cells are sensitive to bright light.

Choose the correct option:

Q. Statement I: Cones are sensitive to bright light.
Statement II: Rods are sensitive to dim light.

State whether the following statements are true or false.

2. Cones are the receptor cells in the retina of eye, which are sensitive to dim light.

Which of the following cells in eyes are sensitive to dim light?

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