Which of the following statements explains why vision is less sharp in dim light than in bright light? a. Cones are more responsive in dim light. b. There are more rods than cones in the eye. c. Many rods converge on a single ganglion. d. The dilated pupil lets in more light than the lens can focus.
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Cones are more responsive in dim light. - This statement is incorrect. Cones are responsible for color vision and work best in bright light, while rods are more responsive in dim light and are responsible for black and white vision. b. There are more rods than Show more…
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