The difficulty of reading under dim light conditions can be explained by _____.
A) the increased sensitivity of cones under low light conditions
B) the increased acuity of cones under low light conditions
C) the fact that rod functioning predominates during dark adaptation, resulting in poor acuity
D) the fact that cone functioning predominates during dark adaptation, resulting in poor acuity

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Rod functioning predominates during dark adaptation, resulting in poor acuity, making it difficult to read under dim light conditions.

The Difficulty of Reading Under Dim Light Conditions Can Be