Cone photopigments differ from rhodopsin in that they
A) respond to black and white as opposed to color.
B) require more light before breaking apart.
C) take longer to synthesize.
D) are not contained in the photoreceptor outer segment.

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Cone photopigments require more light before breaking apart compared to rhodopsin. This is because cones are responsible for color vision and require more sensitive photopigments to absorb and distinguish between different wavelengths of light. Rhodopsin, on the other hand, is responsible for low-light vision and is more sensitive to light.

Cone Photopigments Differ from Rhodopsin in That They