opsin
nounA protein of the retina, especially the protein constituent of rhodopsin, that makes up one of the visual pigments.
nounAny of a group of light-sensitive
retinal protein formed by the action of light on rhodopsin
A protein of the retina, especially the protein constituent of rhodopsin, that makes up one of the visual pigments.
nounAny of a group of light-sensitive
retinal protein formed by the action of light on rhodopsin
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