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Question

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.


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True
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False
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Solution

The correct option is B False

Cones:

  1. They are the photoreceptors present in the inner layer of the eyeball known as the retina.
  2. They provide color vision and daylight vision/photopic vision to the eyes.
  3. Cone cells are sensitive to bright light and get stimulated in bright light.
  4. Rod cells are sensitive to dim light

Final answer: Cones are the receptor cells in the retina of the eye, which are sensitive to dim light is a false statement.


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