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The purplish red pigment rhodopsin contained in the rods type of photoreceptor

The purplish red pigment rhodopsin contained in the rods type of photoreceptor cells of the human eye, is a derivative of:

Options

(a) vitamin B₁
(b) vitamin C
(c) vitamin D
(d) vitamin A

Correct Answer:

vitamin B₁

Explanation:

Rhodopsin contained in the rod type of photoreceptor cells of human eye is a derivative of vitamin B₁.

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