The trichromatic (Young-Helmholtz) theory emphasizes which of these points?

a. The brain compares the responses of one retinal area to that of another to infer colors.
b. Certain brain cells increase response for some colors and decrease it for others
c. Three types of cones react differently depending on the wavelength of light.
d. Red-green color deficiency is more common in men than it is in women.


Answer: c. Three types of cones react differently depending on the wavelength of light.

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