Which one of the following statements is true?
A) Cones are more sensitive to light than rods.
B) Rods can distinguish color.
C) There are three different types of cones in the human eye.
D) The best way to see stars is to look straight at them.

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There are indeed three different types of cones in the human eye, each sensitive to a different range of colors (red, green, and blue). A) is false because rods are actually more sensitive to light than cones. B) is false because rods are not capable of distinguishing color. D) is false because looking directly at a star can actually make it more difficult to see due to the way our eyes process bright points of light.

Which One of the Following Statements Is True