Question

The visual pigment present in insect ommatidium (rhabdomeres) is

• A. Retinene
• B. Rhodopsin
• C. lodopsin
• D. None of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Retinene

1. Retinine is the vitamin A derivative and present in the arthropods eye composed of a unit called ommatidia.
2. Rhodopsin is the pigment present in the retina of an eye.
3. Iodopsin is the photosensitive pigment similar to rhodopsin present in the retina of an eye.

So the correct option is 'Retinene'.