The idea that the eye contains separate receptors for red, green, and blue is known as the ________ theory.
A) opponent-process
B) additive color mixing
C) reductive color mixing
D) trichromatic

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The trichromatic theory proposes that the eye contains three types of color receptors (cones) that are most sensitive to either red, green, or blue light. These cones work together to allow us to see the full range of colors in the visible spectrum.

The Idea That the Eye Contains Separate Receptors for Red