Which of the following is a light-sensitive pigment of the retina?

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Rhodopsin is the primary light-sensitive pigment found in the rod cells of the retina. When it absorbs light, it triggers a chemical reaction that ultimately leads to visual perception. Opsin is a protein component of rhodopsin, and melanin is a pigment found in the skin and hair, not the retina. Chlorophyll and xanthophylls are pigments found in plants, not animals.

Which of the Following Is a Light-Sensitive Pigment of the Retina