When a Rod Absorbs a Photon of Light, Retinal Changes

question 46

Multiple Choice

 When a rod absorbs a photon of light, retinal changes from the

• A) 11-cis form to the all-trans form and merges with opsin to form rhodopsin.
• B) all-trans form to the 11-cis form and merges with opsin to form rhodopsin.
• C) 11-cis form to the all-trans form, and the rhodopsin molecule breaks apart.
• D) all-trans form to the 11-cis form, and the rhodopsin molecule breaks apart.

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