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Which food should be eaten in deficiency of rhodopsin in eyes :
A
Carrot and ripe papaya
B
Guava, banana
C
Mango and potato
D
None
Detailed Solution
Rhodopsin (visual purple) in the rods of the retina is made of opsin and retinal, which is derived from vitamin A.
Deficiency of vitamin A reduces rhodopsin and causes night blindness.
Carrot and ripe papaya are rich in $\beta$-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A in the body.
So carrot and ripe papaya should be eaten.
Deficiency of vitamin A reduces rhodopsin and causes night blindness.
Carrot and ripe papaya are rich in $\beta$-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A in the body.
So carrot and ripe papaya should be eaten.