Each cone responds primarily to a single color. What kinds of cones are present in the human retina?
A) Two cones that perceive red or blue light.
B) Three cones that perceive red, blue, or green light.
C) Three cones that perceive orange, green, or purple light.
D) Three cones that perceive red, blue, or yellow light.
E) Four cones that perceive red, blue, yellow, or green light.

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The human retina contains three types of cones that are sensitive to red, blue, or green light, enabling the perception of a wide range of colors through the combination of these primary colors.

Each Cone Responds Primarily to a Single Color