Here's why:
* Cone cells are responsible for color vision. They are located in the retina of the eye, alongside rod cells which are responsible for black and white vision.
* There are three types of cone cells, each sensitive to a different range of wavelengths:
* Short wavelength cones (S-cones): Most sensitive to blue light.
* Medium wavelength cones (M-cones): Most sensitive to green light.
* Long wavelength cones (L-cones): Most sensitive to red light.
* When light strikes the retina, the different cone cells are activated to varying degrees depending on the wavelength of the light.
* The brain interprets these signals from the cones as different colors.
Rod cells, on the other hand, are very sensitive to light but cannot distinguish different colors. They are responsible for vision in low light conditions.
