Which of the following statements is true of the cones of the eye's retina?
A)Cones require larger amounts of light than rods in order to respond.
B)Cones are not light sensitive.
C)Cones are not found in the fovea.
D)Cones operate best in the dark.

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Cones require larger amounts of light than rods in order to respond. This is because cones are specialized for detecting color and detail in bright light conditions, while rods are specialized for detecting light in low-light conditions.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Cones