When a photon of light hits a rod cell of the retina _____________.
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a photopigment undergoes conversion; |
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a derivative of vitamin A is stimulated; |
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11-cis-retinal is converted to all-trans-retinal; |
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transduction occurs; |
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all of the alternatives are correct; |
CORRECT - Yes, when a photon of light hits a rod transduction occurs. This involves the conversion of a vitamin A-like photopigment called 11-cis-retinal into all-trans-retinal.
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