Which one of the following statements is not correctA. Retinal is a de – InterviewSolution

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1.	Which one of the following statements is not correctA. Retinal is a derivative of vitamin CB. Rhodopsin is the purplish red protein present in rods onlyC. Retinal is the light absorbing portion of visual photopigmentsD. In retina the rods have the photopigment rhodopsin while cones have three different photopigments
Answer» Correct Answer - a (a) Retinal pigment is an aldehyde of Vitamin A.

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