What Functional Group of the Protein Opsin Reacts with Retinal $\circ$

question 21

Multiple Choice

What functional group of the protein opsin reacts with retinal to form rhodopsin, a light-sensitive pigment?

• A)carboxylic acid
• B)amide
• C)1^\(\circ\) amine
• D)alcohol

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