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What are the two types of photoreceptors, and how do their functions differ?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Two Types of Photoreceptors:** - The two types of photoreceptors in the human eye are **rods** and **cones**. 2. **Function of Rods:** - Rods are primarily responsible for vision in **low light conditions** (scotopic vision). - They do not mediate color vision, meaning they are not sensitive to different wavelengths of light that correspond to colors. ...
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