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You see colors when light strikes certain types of cells in the retina of the eye. These cells are called photoreceptors. The main types are called rods and cones. There is a third type which works when a human either has nor rods and cones or has ones which are blocked by the use of chemicals. Cones are the main source of color recognition. There are millions and millions of them in the retina. There are three types of cones, each being receptive to a different wavelength of light. Each wavelength corresponds to a different color. When light strikes a photoreceptor it releases a chemical that begins a complex process that enables the brain to recognize the color. To see color properly, a person must have all three types of cones, otherwise the person's eye will not have the photoreceptor that reacts to that particular wavelength. The chemical process from the cone to the brain where color is truly "seen" is too involved to be gone into here. Objects absorb colors and they reflect colors. For example some apples are red.the apple absorbs every color except for red. The apple reflects red.
At the molecular level, these color photoreceptor neurons must express color sensitive proteins called "opsins". They must also express only one opsin gene. The pattern of opsin gene expression is used by the brain to interpret the photons from the eye to see in color.
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Can you see color in your peripheral vision?
Yes, you can see color in your peripheral vision.
Can color blind people see white?
Yes, color blind people can see white because white is a achromatic color that does not require the ability to perceive color.
What color is easiest to see in low light conditions?
The color that is easiest to see in low light conditions is yellow.
What color is the easiest to see in low light conditions?
The color that is easiest to see in low light conditions is yellow.
Can flies see the color brown?
Yes, flies can see the color brown. Flies have compound eyes that allow them to see a wide range of colors, including brown.
Do tigers see color?
no, tigers don't see color because they are color blind
Do guinea pigs see in black or color?
they see color.
What color snakes see in?
Snakes see in red eye color.
What colors can crickets see?
Crickets cannot see color. They can see UV rays, but not color.
Do foxes see color?
they do not see color their like dogs they can see black white and gray
How do you find out if hermit crabs see in color?
they can see in color, you can ask me! One animal that can't see in color, or, color blind, is a dog! that is a very good question though!
What color can't cows see?
cows cant see color red
Can you see color in your peripheral vision?
Yes, you can see color in your peripheral vision.
What is the easiest color for dogs to see?
The easiest color for dogs to see is blue.
Can humans see the color yellow?
Yes, humans can see the color yellow.
What is that song that goes color color color color is what i see?
Aloe Blacc - I Need A Dollar
What are the effects of color blindness?
You can not see color.
