Asked by Lechaun Duhart on Jul 20, 2024

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Helmholtz's explanation of color vision is called the ________.

A) opponent-process theory
B) additive color mixing theory
C) trichromatic theory
D) reductive color mixing theory

Trichromatic Theory

A theory of color vision proposing that the human eye has three types of receptors with different sensitivities to light wavelengths, responsible for the perception of color.

  • Absorb the basic tenets of color perception, covering both trichromatic and opponent-process theories.
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aftab shaikhJul 22, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Helmholtz's explanation of color vision is called the trichromatic theory, which proposes that there are three types of color receptors in the eye that are sensitive to red, green, and blue wavelengths. These receptors work together to create the perception of a wide range of colors.