The photoreceptor protein rhodopsin
A)is found in cone cells and is sensitive to weak light at many wavelengths.
B)is found in rod cells and is sensitive to weak light at many wavelengths.
C)is found in cone cells and is responsible for blue color vision.
D)is found in rod cells and is responsible for red color vision.
E)is missing in individuals who exhibit red-green color blindness.

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Rhodopsin is a photoreceptor protein located in the rod cells of the retina, and it is particularly sensitive to low levels of light, enabling night vision. It does not provide color vision; that function is served by different photopigments located in the cone cells.

The Photoreceptor Protein Rhodopsin