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

Answer: B) Cones

Explanation: Cones are the type of photoreceptor cells in the retina that detect color.

 

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

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

Answer: B) Three

Explanation: Our eyes can see three primary colors of light – red, green, and blue.

 

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

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

Answer: D) Yellow

Explanation: Yellow is not a primary color of light; the primary colors are red, green, and blue.

 

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

Answer: B) It creates white

Explanation: When all the primary colors of light (red, green, and blue) are mixed, they create white light.

 

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

Answer: D) Color synthesis

Explanation: Color synthesis is the process by which our eyes use different combinations of primary colors (red, green, and blue) to see all the other colors.

 

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