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Detecting light energy is the function of

  1. Chemoreceptors

  2. Photoreceptors

  3. Mechanoreceptors

  4. Thermoreceptors


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

(A)Chemoreceptor - Receptor that responds to chemicals.

(B)Photoreceptor - Receptor that responds to light.
(C)Mechanoreceptor - Receptor that responds to pressure, position, acceleration.
(D)Thermoreceptor -Receptor that responds to heat.
So, the correct option is 'Photoreceptor'.