The absorption spectrum of rhodopsin closely corresponds to the
A) scotopic spectral sensitivity curve.
B) colors of the rainbow.
C) absorption spectrum of cones.
D) photopic vision of humans.
E) photopic vision of fish.

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Rhodopsin is the pigment responsible for vision in low light conditions (scotopic vision) and its absorption spectrum closely corresponds to the scotopic spectral sensitivity curve. This makes sense since rhodopsin is predominantly found in rod cells, which are responsible for our ability to see in dim lighting.

The Absorption Spectrum of Rhodopsin Closely Corresponds to the