Question

Which of the following is incorrect?

(a) Retina is made up of rods and cones

(b) Cones are lesser in number as compared to rods

(c) Rods are more sensitive than cones

(d) Cones are responsible for vision in dim light

I had been asked this question in a national level competition.

Asked question is from The Photochemistry of Vision topic in division Photochemistry of Engineering Chemistry I

Answer 1

Correct answer is (d) Cones are responsible for vision in dim light

The best explanation: Retina is made up of two types of cells. They are rods and cones. Rods are more sensitive than cones. Cones are fewer in numbers than rods. Rods are responsible for vision in dim light.