Which of the following is true of the opponent-process theory of vision
A)Pairs of color-detecting cells operate together to produce color
B)Color-detecting cells operate independently to create the perception of red, white and blue
C)It assumes there are only two, rather than three, primary colors
D)It cannot explain color blindness

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The opponent-process theory of vision suggests that pairs of color-detecting cells (such as red-green, blue-yellow, and black-white) work in opposition to produce our perception of color. This theory complements the trichromatic theory by explaining phenomena the latter cannot, such as afterimages and the fact that certain color combinations (like reddish-green) are never seen.

Which of the Following Is True of the Opponent-Process Theory