Which Vitamin is needed for the formation of a light-sensitive pigment in the retina.
Correct answer: A. Vitamin A
- A. Vitamin A
- B. Vitamin C
- C. Vitamin D
- D. B complex
Explanation
Vitamin A is converted into retinal, a component of rhodopsin, the light-sensitive pigment in rod cells of the retina. Students may choose a B-complex vitamin because several B vitamins support nervous-system function, but they do not form the visual pigment.
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