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The retina contains two classes of photoreceptor, namely

  • A.receptors for wavelength and separate ones for intensity
  • B.rods for low light vision and cones for colour vision
  • C.cones for low light vision and rods for colour vision
  • D.rods for red light and cones for blue light only

Answer: B

Correct answer: rods for low light vision and cones for colour vision

The duplex retina divides the work. Rods are extremely sensitive but of a single type, so they cannot signal wavelength and give no colour at low light levels. Cones need far more light but come in three types, and comparing their responses is what makes colour vision possible.

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