Rod cells differ from cone cells in that
A) rod cells respond to changes in light intensity, and cone cells detect very dim light.
B) rod cells contain pigments which enable the perception of color, and cone cells respond to changes in light intensity.
C) rod cells respond to changes in light intensity, and cone cells contain pigments which allow for the perception of color.
D) rod cells are responsible for acute daytime vision, and cone cells detect very dim light.
E) they are none of these.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Rod cells are responsible for detecting changes in light intensity and are more sensitive in dim light conditions, while cone cells are responsible for detecting color and are more sensitive in bright light conditions. Therefore, choice C is the correct answer.

Rod Cells Differ from Cone Cells in That