The of the Retina Detect Color and Function Only in Light

Question

The of the retina detect color and function only in light.
A) rods, low
B) cones, bright
C) cones, low
D) rods, bright

Accepted Answer

Cones are the photoreceptor cells in the retina that detect color and they function best in bright light conditions. Rods, on the other hand, are more sensitive to light and allow us to see in low light but do not detect color.