Cones have higher acuity than rods because
a. cones respond more to dim 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 the cones breaks down more rapidly than the photopigment in rods.
C
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