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In the chemistry of vision in mammals, the photosensitive substance is called
In the chemistry of vision in mammals, the photosensitive substance is called
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The correct option is C rhodopsin
In mammals, rhodopsin is the photosensitive purplish-red protein also known as the visual purple. It contains a protein part (opsin) and a derivative of vitamin A (retinal). It is present in the rod photoreceptor cells, which are responsible for night vision.
Retinal, a part of rhodopsin, is the aldehyde derivative of retinol (vitamin A).
Sclerotin is a structural protein, which forms cuticle in insects.
Melanin is the naturally occurring pigment present in the skin.
In mammals, rhodopsin is the photosensitive purplish-red protein also known as the visual purple. It contains a protein part (opsin) and a derivative of vitamin A (retinal). It is present in the rod photoreceptor cells, which are responsible for night vision.
Retinal, a part of rhodopsin, is the aldehyde derivative of retinol (vitamin A).
Sclerotin is a structural protein, which forms cuticle in insects.
Melanin is the naturally occurring pigment present in the skin.
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