The three types of cones in the retina are differentiated from one another by what feature?
A) The absorption peak of their photopsin
B) The width of their outer segment
C) Whether they contain cis-retinal or trans-retinal or both
D) The number of discs in their outer segment

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The absorption peak of their photopsin differentiates the three types of cones. Each type of cone contains a different form of photopsin, which maximally absorbs light at different wavelengths.

The Three Types of Cones in the Retina Are Differentiated