A lack of S-cones is known as ______.
A)tritanopia
B)protanopia
C)deuteranopia
D)anosoanopia

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Tritanopia is caused by a missing or defective S-cone, which is responsible for perceiving blue light. This leads to a difficulty in distinguishing blue and yellow hues. Protanopia and deuteranopia are caused by missing or defective L and M cones, respectively, which affect the perception of red, green, and yellow hues. Anosoanopia is not a recognized term in vision science.

A Lack of S-Cones Is Known as ______