The perception of different colors, such as red, green, or blue, is caused by:
A) the activation of specialized rods in the retina.
B) the amplitude or intensity of light waves.
C) different wavelengths of light.
D) the degree of saturation of the light wave.

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Different colors are perceived due to the varying wavelengths of light. Red has a longer wavelength than blue or green light.

The Perception of Different Colors, Such as Red, Green, or Blue