Light and Pigment Interactions

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Which of the following is true about the relationship between wavelength and energy of light?

  • Longer wavelength = higher energy
  • Shorter wavelength = higher energy (correct)
  • Longer wavelength = lower energy
  • Shorter wavelength = lower energy

What is the visible spectrum range of light?

  • 710-1000 nm
  • 400-710 nm (correct)
  • 200-400 nm
  • 1000-2000 nm

Which cells in the retina help us see colors?

  • Cone cells (correct)
  • Bipolar cells
  • Ganglion cells
  • Rod cells

What is the pigment found in the rods of the retina?

<p>Rhodopsin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the neural mechanism in the process of vision?

<p>To interpret information (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about light is true?

<p>Light is made up of particles called photons (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of pigment molecules in vision?

<p>To absorb light (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of rhodopsin in vision?

<p>It allows us to see (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cells in the retina are responsible for helping us see colors?

<p>Cone cells (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the structure of pigment molecules that allows them to absorb light?

<p>Linked carbons by single and double bonds (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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