EBK FUNDAMENTALS OF GENERAL, ORGANIC, A
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Chapter 13.5, Problem 13.2CIAP
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
Purpose of rods and cone cells in the eye are to be discussed.
Concept Introduction:
Photoreceptors: A type of neuron cell found in the eye where it converts the light into signals that triggers biologically process.
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EBK FUNDAMENTALS OF GENERAL, ORGANIC, A
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