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Name the Cells of the Retina that Are Sensitive to Colours.

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Name the cells of the retina that are sensitive to colours.
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Cone cells.
 
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Chapter 10: Nervous System - Exercise 5 [Page 119]

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Frank Biology Part 2 [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 10 Nervous System
Exercise 5 | Q 2 | Page 119

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