Given our present knowledge concerning color vision, which theory seems more accurate?
A) the trichromatic theory
B) the opponent process theory
C) neither the trichromatic nor the opponent process theories is plausible
D) both the trichromatic and opponent process theories are partly correct

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Both the trichromatic theory and the opponent process theory are partly correct as they explain different aspects of color vision. The trichromatic theory explains how the eye detects color through three types of cones, while the opponent process theory explains how the brain processes these signals to perceive color.

Given Our Present Knowledge Concerning Color Vision, Which Theory Seems