[Campbell Biology P.1168] Which of the following statements accurately distinguishes between ... | Practice Question

Which of the following statements accurately distinguishes between rods and cones in the human eye?

• A: Rods are primarily responsible for color vision, while cones are more sensitive to dim light.
• B: Cones enable us to see at night in black and white, whereas rods provide detailed color vision in bright light.
• C: Rods are more sensitive to light and are responsible for black-and-white vision, while cones are less sensitive but provide color vision.
• D: Both rods and cones are equally sensitive to light and contribute equally to both color and night vision.