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In the chemistry of vision in mammals, the photosensitive substance is called:

Correct answer: A. Rhodopsin

  • A. Rhodopsin
  • B. Melanin
  • C. Sclerotin
  • D. Retinol

Explanation

Rhodopsin is a light-sensitive pigment in the rod cells of the retina. It consists of opsin (protein) and retinal (vitamin A derivative), and helps vision in dim light by triggering nerve impulses when light is absorbed.

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