Question

Which one of the following is the correct difference between Rod Cells and cone cells of our retina

A. `{:(,"Rod cells","Cone cells",),("Visual acuity", "High","Low",):}`
B. `{:(,"Rod cells","Cone cells",),("Visual pigment contained","Iodopsin","Rhodopsin",):}`
C. `{:(,"Rod cells","Cone cells"),("Overal function","Vision in poor light","Color vision and detailed vision in bright light"):}`
D. `{:(,"Rod cells","Cone cells"),("Distribution","More concentrated in centre of retina","Evenly distributed all over retina"):}`

Answer 1

Correct Answer - A
The rods contains the rhodopsin (visual purple) pigment and enable the animals to see in darkness. Therefoe, present in large number in nocturnal animals. The cones contain the concerned with distinction in colour and light during day time.