Question

Differentiate rods and cone cells(pigments) on the basis of what is mentioned within brackets.

Answer 1

Rods:

1. Capable of vision in low light levels.
2. Mainly present at the periphery of the retina.
3. They are rod-like in shape, facilitating vision during the night or dim light.

Cones:

1. Capable of vision in higher light levels.
2. They are mainly present in the central fovea region.
3. Help to distinguish different colors.

Rod cells	Cone cells
It comprises rhodopsin pigment (made of vitamin A).	It comprises iodopsin pigment.