Q156 / 199 · NEET 2008 (Mains) · Zoology

Which one of the following is the correct difference between Rod Cells and Cone Cells of our retina?

A
(1)
B
(2)
C
(3)
Correct answer
D
(4)

Solution

Rod cells are more concentrated towards the periphery. Visual acuity is highest in fovea centralis which contains only cones. Visual pigment in rods cells is rhodopsin, whereas in the cone cells it is iodopsin.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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