According to the opponent process theory of color vision, the correct pairings of opposite colors are:
A) black versus white, red versus green, and blue versus yellow
B) black versus gray and white versus colored
C) grayscales, blue versus red and green versus yellow
D) blue versus green and red versus yellow

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The opponent process theory states that color vision is based on three opposing pairs of colors: black versus white, red versus green, and blue versus yellow. This theory explains why we don't perceive yellowish-green or reddish-blue as colors, as they are not opposite pairs.

According to the Opponent Process Theory of Color Vision, the Correct