According to the trichromatic theory of color perceptions,we can see the color red because of
A) L cones.
B) M cones.
C) S cones.
D) rod cells.

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The trichromatic theory of color perception posits that the human eye has three types of cones sensitive to different wavelengths of light: L cones (long wavelengths, sensitive to red), M cones (medium wavelengths, sensitive to green), and S cones (short wavelengths, sensitive to blue). Therefore, we can see the color red because of L cones.

According to the Trichromatic Theory of Color Perceptions,we Can See