Our eyes see color through cells in the retina called cones, which are sensitive to red, green, and blue light. When light hits an object, some of it is absorbed and some is reflected. The reflected light enters our eyes and is detected by the cones. The brain then processes signals from these cells to create the perception of color.

How do our eyes see color?

MCQs

1. What are the cells called that detect color in our eyes?

A) Rods
B) Cones
C) Iris
D) Sclera

 

2. How many primary colors of light are there that our eyes can see?

A) Two
B) Three
C) Four
D) Five

 

3. Which of the following colors is not one of the primary colors of light?

A) Red
B) Green
C) Blue
D) Yellow

 

4. What happens when all the primary colors of light are mixed?

A) It creates black
B) It creates white
C) It creates purple
D) It creates orange

 

5. What is it called when our eyes use different combinations of the primary colors to see all the other colors?

A) Color blending
B) Color division
C) Color mixing
D) Color synthesis

 

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