Where Do Molecules of Photopigment Reside

question 166

Multiple Choice

Where do molecules of photopigment reside?

• A) in the iris
• B) in the rods and cones
• C) in the amacrine cells
• D) in the ganglion cells

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Definitions:

Infectious Disease

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Calvin Cycle

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