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Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > proteins > animal proteins > opsin > rhodopsin
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > proteins > animal proteins > opsin > rhodopsin
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > pigments > opsin > rhodopsin
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > pigments > opsin > rhodopsin
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rhodopsin

Definition:
A purplish-red, light-sensitive pigment found in retinal rod cells of most vertebrates. It is a complex consisting of a molecule of rod opsin and a molecule of 11-cis retinal (retinaldehyde). Rhodopsin exhibits peak absorption wavelength at about 500 nm.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
opsin
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • visual purple
  • proteorhodopsin
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/206972
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