_____________ are sensitive to the different wavelengths of light, which is what allows us to detect color. ______________ do not detect color, but can work under low light conditions
A) Foveae; Retinas
B) Retinas; Foveae
C) Cones; Rods
D) Rods; Cones
Answer: C
Rationale: Cones are photoreceptors that are sensitive to the different wavelengths of light that we perceive as color. Rods are photoreceptors that occupy peripheral regions of the retina, and are highly sensitive under low light levels.
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