Question 7

Which of the following statements is correct regarding rods and cones in the human eye?
(a) Cones are sensitive to dim light
(b) Cones are sensitive to bright light
(c) Rods are sensitive to bright light
(d) Rods can sense colour

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Solution

Cones are sensitive to bright light and they sense colour. However, rods are sensitive dim light.

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Question 7 Which of the following statements is correct regarding rods and cones in the human eye? (a) Cones are sensitive to dim light (b) Cones are sensitive to bright light (c) Rods are sensitive to bright light (d) Rods can sense colour

Cones are sensitive to bright light and they sense colour. However, rods are sensitive dim light.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is correct regarding rods and cones in the human eye?
(a) Cones are sensitive to dim light
(b) Cones are sensitive to bright light
(c) Rods are sensitive to bright light
(d) Rods can sense colour