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