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Differentiate between members of the following pair with reference to what is asked in the bracket. Rods and cones (sensitivity). - Biology

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प्रश्न

Differentiate between members of the following pair with reference to what is asked in the bracket.

Rods and cones (sensitivity).

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उत्तर

Rods: They are sensitive to dim light but do not respond to colour.

Cones: They are sensitive to bright light and are responsible for colour vision.

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