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(C) The rods and cones are the photoreceptor cells present in the retina of the eye.$1$. Rods contain a purplish-red protein pigment called Rhodopsin

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(C) The rods and cones are the photoreceptor cells present in the retina of the eye.$1$. Rods contain a purplish-red protein pigment called Rhodopsin (also known as visual purple).$2$. Rhodopsin is a derivative of Vitamin $A$ and is responsible for vision in dim light (scotopic vision).$3$. Cones contain iodopsin and are responsible for color vision and vision in bright light.Therefore,the correct option is $C$.

List-$I$	List-$II$
$A$. Fovea	$I$. Visible coloured portion of eye that regulates diameter of pupil.
$B$. Iris	$II$. External layer of eye formed of dense connective tissue.
$C$. Blind spot	$III$. Point of greatest visual acuity or resolution.
$D$. Sclera	$IV$. Point where optic nerve leaves the eyeball and photoreceptor cells are absent.

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