What happens in light adaptation?
A) Rhodopsin levels increase in rods.
B) Rhodopsin levels decrease in rods.
C) Cones become inactive.
D) Rhodopsin levels increase in rods and cones become inactive.

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In light adaptation, the eyes adjust to bright light by decreasing the levels of rhodopsin in the rods. This allows cones, which are less sensitive to light but have a higher visual acuity, to become more active and provide better visual acuity in bright light conditions.

What Happens in Light Adaptation