Photosensitive compound in human eye is made up of

24 2016 Neural Control and CoordinationPhotoreceptors – rhodopsin Easy
Photosensitive compound in human eye is made up of
A opsin and retinal.
B opsin and retinol.
C transducin and retinene.
D guanosine and retinol.

Explanation

Rhodopsin = opsin + retinal.

Detailed Solution

The retina has rods and cones. Rods contain the reddish-purple pigment rhodopsin, which is made up of the protein opsin and retinal (the aldehyde form of vitamin A).

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