Differenciate rods and cones cells of retina

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Rods  Cones
Rods are more in number, approx. 120 million  Cones are less in number, approx. 6 million
They are distributed uniformly throughout the retina except at the fovea. They have maximum concentration at fovea.
Rods are more sensitive to light. Cones are less sensitive to light.
Rods are used for night vision. Cones are used in day light.
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Rods are photoreceptor cells which are sensitive to dim light . The pigment produced by them is Rodopsin.
 
Cones are photoreceptor cells whic are sensitive to bright light . The pigment produced by them is Iodopsin.
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