Opsin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Opsin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) Any of a group of light-sensitive proteins in the retina.
Meaning
(biochemistry) Any of a group of light-sensitive proteins in the retina.
Example Sentences
Ramirez and Oakley therefore predicted that opsins are present in octopus skin, where they might act as light sensors.
Word Forms
- opsins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include peropsin, rhodopsin, photopsin, bacterioopsin, conopsin, channelopsin.
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