Which of the Following Molecules Is Capable of Detecting Light

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following molecules is capable of detecting light rays that strike the photopigments in the retina?

• A)cGMP
• B)opsin portion of rhodopsin
• C)cis-retinal
• D)melanin
• E)retinal isomerase

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Definitions:

Deficiency

A lack or shortage of a necessary nutrient, vitamin, or mineral in the body, leading to various health problems.

Carbon Dioxide

Produced by the combustion of organic compounds and carbon, as well as through respiration, this gas lacks both color and smell. It is a naturally occurring element of the atmosphere, assimilated by plants in their photosynthetic processes.

Respiratory Acidosis

A condition arising from the accumulation of carbon dioxide in the bloodstream, leading to decreased blood pH.

Carbon Dioxide

A gas without color or odor, formed through the burning of carbon and organic compounds as well as by the respiratory process. It is a constitutive part of the air and is absorbed for photosynthesis by plants.