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Assertion : Owls can move freely during ...

Assertion `:` Owls can move freely during night.
Reason `:` They have large number of rods on their retina.

A

they have small number of rods on their retina.

B

they have large number of rods on their retina.

C

they have powerful eyes

D

None of these

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The correct Answer is:
B
The owl.s eyes cannot detect the objects in high visibility or when the intensity of light is very high, due to the absence of cones.
Owl.s eyes contain large number of rods. These rods activate when intensity of light is low and make the eyes compatible to see during night.
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