The photoreceptor cells of the eye are located in the
A
Sclera
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B
Iris
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C
Retina
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D
Optic nerve
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Solution
The correct option is C Retina A photoreceptor cell is a specialized type of neuron found in the retina that is capable of phototransduction. The retina contains two types of photoreceptors, rods and cones. The rods are more numerous and are more sensitive than the cones. However, they are not sensitive to colour. The cones provide the eye's colour sensitivity and they are much more concentrated in the central yellow spot known as the macula.