When Light Strikes Rhodopsin, Retinal Changes Its Shape From

question 21

Multiple Choice

When light strikes rhodopsin, retinal changes its shape from:

• A) cis-retinal to retinoic acid.
• B) cis-retinal to trans-retinal.
• C) trans-retinal to cis-retinal.
• D) cis-retinoic acid to cis-retinal.
• E) trans-retinoic acid to cis-retinal.

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Definitions:

Vertebrae

The individual bones that make up the vertebral column, providing structural support and protecting the spinal cord.

Levator Scapulae

A skeletal muscle situated at the back and side of the neck, its primary function is to elevate the scapula.

Scapula

Also known as the shoulder blade, it is a flat, triangular bone located in the upper back.

Pectoralis Major

A large muscle in the upper chest that assists in the movement of the shoulder joint.