Name the cells on the retina of an eye: (a) which are sensitive to bright light. (b) which are sensitive to dim light. (c) which produce sensation of colour.

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(a) Cones are sensitive to bright light. Cone shaped cells present in the retina are sensitive to bright light.

(b) Rods are sensitive to dim light. Rod shaped cells present in the retina are sensitive to dim light. They are most important for vision in dim light

(c) Cones are the cells of retina that produce color sensation. These photoreceptor cells are responsible for color vision.

Name the cells on the retina of an eye:(a) which are sensitive to bright light.(b) which are sensitive to dim light.(c) which produce sensation of colour.

Name the cells on the retina of an eye:
(a) which are sensitive to bright light.

(b) which are sensitive to dim light.

(c) which produce sensation of colour.