Which kind of cone would be most sensitive to the color purple?
A) P
B) M
C) S D L

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S, M, and L cones are responsible for detecting different wavelengths of light, with S cones being most sensitive to short-wavelength (blue/violet) light. Therefore, S cones would be the most sensitive to the color purple, which is a combination of blue and red light. However, none of the answer choices include only S cones. The best option is to choose C, which includes S, M, and L cones, as all three cones together contribute to the perception of color.

Which Kind of Cone Would Be Most Sensitive to the Color