If you look at a square made up of alternating red and blue stripes for several minutes and then look immediately at a blank white sheet of paper,you will see a square with alternating green and yellow stripes.This effect results from pairs of ________ that work ________.
A) cones;together
B) cones;in opposition
C) ganglion cells;together
D) ganglion cells;in opposition

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This effect is due to the way ganglion cells in the retina work in opposition to each other to process colors. When you stare at a specific color for a long time, the cells responsible for processing that color become fatigued, causing you to see complementary colors when you look away.

If You Look at a Square Made Up of Alternating