If you look at a square made up of alternating red and blue stripes for several minutes,then look immediately at a blank white sheet of paper,you will see a square with alternating green and yellow stripes.This effect results from pairs of _____ that work _____.
A) cones; in concert
B) cones; in opposition
C) ganglion cells; in concert
D) ganglion cells; in opposition

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This effect is due to the opponent-process theory of color vision, where ganglion cells work in opposition. When you stare at red and blue stripes, the cells become fatigued, and upon looking at a white surface, the complementary colors (green and yellow) are perceived.

If You Look at a Square Made Up of Alternating