Which molecules combine to form rhodopsin?
Correct Answer: Scotopsin and 11-cis-retinal
Description: Rhodopsin is the light-sensitive chemical in rods. Scotopsin and all-trans retinal are the breakdown products of rhodopsin, which has absorbed light energy. The all-trans retinal is conveed into 11-cis retinal, which can recombine with scotopsin to form rhodopsin
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