A photopsin is a protein
A)of a photopigment within cone photoreceptors.
B)of a photopigment within rod photoreceptors.
C)that is derived from Vitamin
D)that allows ions to flow into rod and cone photoreceptors.

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Photopsins are a type of protein found within cone photoreceptors that allow for color vision. They bind to light-sensitive pigments called chromophores to enable the detection of different wavelengths of light.

A Photopsin Is a Protein