Which of the following statements is true of the cones of the eye's retina?
A)They are used for color perception.
B)They require a smaller amount of light to respond than the rods do.
C)They give us the ability to detect fainter spots of light on the peripheral retina than at the fovea.
D)They convert electrochemical impulses into light.

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Cones are responsible for color perception, while rods are responsible for detecting low levels of light.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Cones