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Rhodopsin
A specific opsin found in the rods of the retina.
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Opsin
Opsins are light-sensitive proteins in the retina that, together with the chromophore retinal, absorb light and convert it into electrical signals. The following opsins occur in humans: rhodopsin in rods, for twilight vision, S-opsin → short-wave cones (blue), M-opsin → medium-wave cones (green), L-opsin → long-wave cones (red). These three cone opsins enable color vision.
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Retinal
A chemical synthesized from vitamin A. Together with opsin, it forms rhodopsin.
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15.03.2017
