Biology A-Level
rhodopsin
What rhodopsin means in Biology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of rhodopsin
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Pigment in rods that is broken down by light and is sensitive at low light intensities, enabling dim-light vision.
Topics that use rhodopsin
- Receptors (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
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