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rhodopsin

Used for:

opsin

Broader Terms:

membrane protein

Broader Terms:

visual pigment

Scope Note:

photoreceptor protein found in retinal rods; it is a complex formed by the binding of retinaldehyde, the oxidized form of retinol, to the protein opsin and undergoes a series of complex reactions in response to visible light resulting in the transmission of nerve impulses to the brain.

Term Number:

1113-6602


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