The highest density of ________, or color-sensitive photoreceptors, can be found in the ________ of the retina.
A)cones; fovea
B)cones; periphery
C)rods; fovea
D)rods; periphery

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Cones are responsible for color vision and the highest density of cones can be found in the fovea, which is the central region of the retina. Rods, on the other hand, are responsible for low-light vision and have highest density in the periphery of the retina.

The Highest Density of ________, or Color-Sensitive Photoreceptors, Can Be