Cones have higher acuity than rods because

a. cones respond more to long wavelengths of light
b. there are three types of cones
c. there is little convergence in the cone pathways within the retina
d. there are more cones than rods
e. the photopigment in cones breaks down more rapidly than the photopigment in rods.


C

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