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Name the following:

The photosensitive pigment present in the rods of the retina.

Rhodopsin


Explanation: Rhodopsin is a biological pigment found in the rods of the retina. Rhodopsin is extremely sensitive to light, and thus enables vision in low-light conditions. When rhodopsin is exposed to light, it immediately photos bleaches.


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