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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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