Question
Biology Question on neural control and coordination
Pigment iodopsin is contained in
A
rod cells
B
cone cells
C
amacrine cells
D
horizontal cells
Answer
cone cells
Explanation
Solution
Cone cells contain the light-sensitive pigment iodopsin. It is found in the retina of all diurnal vertebrates. Cones are specialized to transmit information about colour and are responsible for the visual acuity of the eye.