What does opsin mean?
Opsin means (biochemistry) Any of a group of light-sensitive proteins in the retina..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(biochemistry) Any of a group of light-sensitive proteins in the retina..
Ramirez and Oakley therefore predicted that opsins are present in octopus skin, where they might act as light sensors.
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Opsin means (biochemistry) Any of a group of light-sensitive proteins in the retina..
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Ramirez and Oakley therefore predicted that opsins are present in octopus skin, where they might act as light sensors.
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