rhodopsin

[US]/rəʊˈdɒpsɪn/
[UK]/roʊˈdɑːpsɪn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a light-sensitive pigment found in the retina; a visual pigment in the rod cells of the retina
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Phrases & Collocations

rhodopsin structure

rhodopsin function

rhodopsin gene

rhodopsin activation

rhodopsin signaling

rhodopsin molecule

rhodopsin pathway

rhodopsin phototransduction

rhodopsin expression

rhodopsin variants

Example Sentences

rhodopsin is essential for low-light vision.

scientists study rhodopsin to understand visual processes.

rhodopsin is found in the retina of the eye.

mutations in rhodopsin can lead to vision loss.

the structure of rhodopsin is complex and fascinating.

rhodopsin plays a crucial role in phototransduction.

researchers are exploring the function of rhodopsin in depth.

rhodopsin absorbs light and triggers a visual signal.

understanding rhodopsin can help in treating eye diseases.

rhodopsin is a key protein in the visual cycle.

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