JAMB Biology 2013 Objective — Question 36
Question 36 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The sensory cell that responds to dim light is referred to as the
- A. rodCorrect
- B. iris
- C. cone
- D. lens
Explanation
The sensory cells in the eyes are of two types: rod cells and cone cells. Rod cells function mainly in dim light, while cone cells function in bright light. Rod cells give black-and-white vision; cone cells give colour vision.
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