When red light strikes a certain set of cones, a particular bipolar cell connected to them increases its activity. When green light strikes the same cones, the bipolar cell decreases its activity. This observation tends to support which theory?

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This observation matches the opponent-process theory, which states that colors are perceived in opposing pairs (red-green, blue-yellow, black-white) and when one is activated, the other is inhibited. The bipolar cell in this scenario shows opposite responses to red and green light, supporting the opponent-process theory.

When Red Light Strikes a Certain Set of Cones, a Particular