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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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