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) trichromatic
D) reductive color mixing

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The trichromatic theory, also known as the Young-Helmholtz theory, states that the human eye contains three types of color receptors, each activated by different wavelengths of light: red, green, and blue. This theory explains how the human eye perceives color by combining signals from these three types of receptors.

The Idea That the Eye Contains Separate Receptors for Red