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iodopsin

 

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Noun iodopsin has 1 sense
  1. iodopsin - a violet photopigment in the retinal cones of the eyes of most vertebrates; plays a role in daylight vision
    --1 is a kind of
    photopigment
    --1 is a part of cone, cone cell, retinal cone
    --1 has substance: opsin

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Iodopsin

Description:

Iodopsin is a light-sensitive pigment found in the cones of the retina that enables color vision in humans and some animals. It belongs to the opsin protein family and is responsible for perceiving colors in bright light conditions.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The activation of iodopsin allows us to perceive the rich hues and shades of the rainbow.
  2. Individuals with a deficiency in iodopsin may have difficulty distinguishing between certain colors.
  3. Research suggests that variations in iodopsin genes can have an impact on an individual's color perception.

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