Which of the following statements about the rods and cones in the eye is NOT true?

A. Rods and cones work together to detect the full image.
B. The rods are involved in black and white vision.
C. The cones are better able to detect shades of color.
D. Rods are activated by bright light and cones are better suited to night vision.
E. Rhodopsin is the molecule associated with vision.


Answer: D

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