Evidence indicates that the component theory provides the best explanation of color coding at the
A) complex cell level.
B) simple cell level.
C) receptor level.
D) bipolar level.
E) retinal ganglion cell level.

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The component theory proposes that different receptors in the retina are specialized for the detection of different colors, and that color perception is based on a comparison of the activity in these receptors. Therefore, the component theory applies to the receptor level of color coding.

Evidence Indicates That the Component Theory Provides the Best Explanation