Double-opponent cells are thought to be particularly useful for detecting ______.
A)color edges by enhancing color divisions at the edges of objects
B)the subtle variations of hues that are close on the color wheel
C)unique colors by having two receptors to discern them
D)the edges of achromatic colors that do not activate normal opponent cells

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Double-opponent cells enhance color contrast at edges, helping to detect where one object ends and another begins based on color differences.

Double-Opponent Cells Are Thought to Be Particularly Useful for Detecting