Photoreceptor Cells That are Most Useful in Dim Light Are

Question

Photoreceptor cells that are most useful in dim light are
A) rods.
B) cones.
C) amacrine cells.
D) horizontal cells.
E) bipolar cells.

Accepted Answer

Rods are photoreceptor cells that are specialized for low light conditions. They are more sensitive to light than cones and are responsible for our ability to see in dim light. Cones are responsible for color vision and are less effective in low light conditions. Amacrine cells, horizontal cells, and bipolar cells are not photoreceptor cells and do not play a direct role in detecting light.