Three types of cones, receptors in the retina of our eye, respond primarily to
A) blue, yellow, and red light.
B) white light.
C) green, blue, and red light .
D) red, white, and green light.

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The three types of cones in the retina of our eyes respond primarily to green, blue, and red light. This is why our eyes can perceive millions of colors by mixing and interpreting the signals received from these three types of cones. Option A is incorrect because yellow is not a primary color perceived by cones. Option B is incorrect because cones do not respond primarily to white light, but rather to different wavelengths that make up white light. Option D is incorrect because white is not a primary color perceived by cones.

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