Each of the following statements regarding vision is true.Which statement best explains why we cannot see colors in dim light?

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Rod photoreceptors are responsible for detecting light in low levels of illumination, but they are not sensitive to color. Cone photoreceptors, which are responsible for color vision, are not as effective in dim lighting situations. Therefore, when lighting is low, we primarily use our rod photoreceptors, which cannot detect color.

Each of the Following Statements Regarding Vision Is True