Of the following,which apply to rods only? 1 - used for daytime vision
2 - found in the periphery of the eye
3 - used for visual acuity
4 - used for colour vision
5 - used for detecting movement
6 - found in nocturnal animals
7 - more numerous in the retina
A) 2, 5, 6, 7
B) 1, 3, 4, 7
C) 2, 3, 5, 6
D) 1, 2, 4, 6

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Rods are only used for daytime vision, and they are found in the periphery of the eye. They are also used for detecting movement and are more numerous in the retina. Rods are found in nocturnal animals, which explains why they are more sensitive to low light conditions. However, they are not used for visual acuity or colour vision, which are functions of cones.

Of the Following,which Apply to Rods Only? 1 - Used