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Photosensitive compound int eh human eye which is composed of a protein and an aldehyde of vitamin A is respectively

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks for a photosensitive compound in the human eye that consists of a protein and an aldehyde derived from vitamin A. 2. **Identifying the Photosensitive Compound**: In the human eye, the primary photosensitive compound responsible for vision is known as "rhodopsin." 3. **Components of Rhodopsin**: - Rhodopsin is made up of two main components: - A protein called "opsin." - An aldehyde derived from vitamin A, which is known as "retinal." 4. **Naming the Components**: - The protein component is referred to as "opsin." - The aldehyde component is called "retinal" or "retinal aldehyde." 5. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the photosensitive compound in the human eye composed of a protein and an aldehyde of vitamin A is "rhodopsin," which consists of "opsin" (the protein) and "retinal" (the aldehyde). **Final Answer**: Rhodopsin (composed of opsin and retinal). ---
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