Human Eye
1.Mention the Difference Between Rod and Cone Cells?
The differences between rod and cone cells are as follows—
| Rod cells | Cone cells |
|---|---|
| Rod cells are more in number. | Cone cells are fewer in number than rod cells. |
| Do not give colour vision. | Responsible for colour vision. |
| Present at the edges of the retina. | Present at the periphery of the retina. |
2.What Are Rhodopsin and Iodopsin?
- Both rhodopsin and iodopsin are pigments that are present in the human eye.
- Rhodopsin is the pigment in rod cells, and iodopsin is the pigment in cone cells.
- The lack of these pigments causes night blindness.
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