The bleaching of rhodopsin by light
A) hyperpolarizes rods.
B) depolarizes rods.
C) depolarizes cones.
D) opens sodium channels.
E) opens potassium channels.

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The bleaching of rhodopsin by light leads to a series of biochemical reactions that ultimately hyperpolarize rod cells in the retina, making them less likely to fire. This process is crucial for the initial steps in the perception of light.

The Bleaching of Rhodopsin by Light