Asked by Aiyonnah Gibson on Jul 28, 2024
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What eye component is lacking in color-blind individuals?
A) cones
B) ganglia
C) bipolar cells
D) pupils
E) rods
Visual Pigment
Light-sensitive molecules found in photoreceptor cells of the retina, essential for converting light into visual signals.
Color-Blind
A visual impairment where an individual has difficulty distinguishing between certain colors.
Cones
Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye responsible for color vision and visual acuity under bright light conditions.
- Grasp the framework and utility of the sensory system in vertebrate species.
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Zybrea KnightAug 01, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Color-blind individuals lack functioning cones in their eyes, which are responsible for detecting different wavelengths of light and allowing us to perceive color.
Learning Objectives
- Grasp the framework and utility of the sensory system in vertebrate species.