Why do things appear mainly black or white to us in low light?
A) The diffused light of night does not fall on the fovea.
B) Only white light is available at night.
C) Rods are more sensitive to light than are cones.
D) Few action potentials are generated in low light.
E) Colored light does not strike the retina in low light.

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Rods, which are more sensitive to light than cones, are primarily responsible for our vision in low light conditions. They do not detect color, which is why things appear mostly in shades of gray (black or white) in low light.

Why Do Things Appear Mainly Black or White to Us