What structural features are important in the light-detecting function of the chromophore 11-cis-retinal?
A) It is a polyene with alternating single and double bonds forming an unsaturated electron network.
B) It is easily ionized to carry a charge.
C) It has several linked cyclic rings.
D) It is very water soluble.
E) It is highly colored.
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