Molecules that absorb light, triggering events that alter the voltage in the cell, are known as ______.
A)hyperoptonic chemicals
B)photopigments
C)neurotransmitters
D)Zonule fibers

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Molecules that absorb light and trigger events that alter the voltage in the cell are known as photopigments. These pigments are found in the retina of the eye and are responsible for detecting light and transmitting that information to the brain. Hyperoptonic chemicals, neurotransmitters, and zonule fibers do not fit this description.

Molecules That Absorb Light, Triggering Events That Alter the Voltage