Photoreceptor

Photoreceptors are light-sensitive proteins involved in the function of photoreceptor cells. Some examples are rhodopsin in our retina, phytochrome in plants, and bacteriorhodopsin in some bacteria.

Related Topics:
Protein - Photoreceptor cell - Rhodopsin - Phytochrome - Bacteriorhodopsin - Bacteria

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Photoreceptor can also refer to the cells found in ommatidia and retina that contain these photosensitive pigments (see photoreceptor cell).

Related Topics:
Cell - Ommatidia - Retina - Photoreceptor cell

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