The retina has three types of cones,each type responding to wavelengths in the:
A) blue,yellow,and red spectrums.
B) yellow,blue,and green spectrums.
C) blue,red,and green spectrums.
D) blue,yellow,and green spectrums.

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The retina has three types of cones that are sensitive to blue, green, and red light wavelengths, respectively. These three colors can be combined in various ways to create all other colors that we see. Therefore, option C (blue, red, and green spectrums) is the correct answer. Option A (blue, yellow, and red spectrums) and option B (yellow, blue, and green spectrums) do not accurately describe the colors that the cones in the retina respond to. Option D (blue, yellow, and green spectrums) is close, but it does not include the red spectrum, which is an important component of our color perception.

The Retina Has Three Types of Cones,each Type Responding to Wavelengths