In the chemistry of vision in mammals, the photosensitive substance is called

Options

A. Selerotin
B. Retinol
C. Rhodopsin
D. Melanin

Answer

C

Explanation

Rods cells allow us to see in dim light. Because rods do not provide colour vision, in dim light we can see only black. The photopigment present in rods is called rhodopsin. It is a purplish – red protein composed of opsin and retinal. Opsin is a glycoprotein while renal is a derivative of vitamin A.