The light-sensitive cells found on the retina are known as .
A
Rods and cones
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B
Iris and pupil
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C
Cochlea and pinna
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D
aqueous and humour
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Solution
The correct option is A Rods and cones Rods and cones are the light-sensitive cells on the retina. Cones are sensitive to bright light and are capable of color vision. Rods are sensitive to dim light and give twilight vision. They convert light waves into electrical impulses to be read by the brain.