Alec has always been able to see a wide array of vibrant

colors, but he has not been so fortunate when it comes to seeing at night or in otherwise dim lighting. Alec speculates that his color vision is far superior to his night vision. Based on his speculation, which of the following would be true?
a) Alec has rods that function well, but cones that are not as effective as they could be.
b) Alec has no rods in his retinas.
c) Alec has cones that function very well, but rods that are not as effective as they could be.
d) Alec has no cones in his retinas.


Answer: c

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