The sensation of color is perceived when light falls on which part of the eye?

• A. Cones in the retina
• B. Rods in the retina
• C. Cornea
• D. Lens

Answer: (A)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Understand that the eye contains different types of photoreceptor cells responsible for detecting light and color.
2. Identify that rods are photoreceptors sensitive to light intensity and are primarily responsible for vision in low light, but they do not detect color.
3. Recognize that cones are photoreceptors located in the retina that are sensitive to different wavelengths of light, enabling color perception.
4. Recall that the retina is the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye where photoreceptors (rods and cones) are located.
5. Conclude that the sensation of color is perceived when light stimulates the cones in the retina.