Question

Why do cats' eyes glow in the dark? Braidee Foote
Which quotation supports the claim that there is a downside to being able to see in the dark?



A. "The feline tapetum lucidum is special because its reflective compound is riboflavin, a type of vitamin B." (Paragraph 7)

B. "Most animals with blue eyes and white or light-colored coats have also lost this trait." (Paragraph 13)

C. "a cat needs to be seven times closer to an object to see it as sharply as a person would in a brightly lit place." (Paragraph 16)

D. "But don't worry, I'm sure your cat would rather see clearly at night than read a book." (Paragraph 17)

Answer 1

The quotation that supports the claim that there is a downside to being able to see in the dark is:

**C. "a cat needs to be seven times closer to an object to see it as sharply as a person would in a brightly lit place." (Paragraph 16)**

This statement indicates that while cats can see in low light conditions, they have limitations in their vision compared to humans in bright conditions, highlighting a downside to their night vision abilities.