The Young-Helmholtz theory of color vision assumes that:
A)color receptors exist in opposing pairs.
B)color perception is determined by differences in the firing rates of three types of retinal cells.
C)there are three different types of cones.
D)all of the above

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The Young-Helmholtz theory, also known as the trichromatic theory, posits that there are three types of cones in the retina, each sensitive to red, green, or blue light.

The Young-Helmholtz Theory of Color Vision Assumes That