Photopsin
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Photopsin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) Any of a class of photoreceptor proteins present in the cones of the retina.
Meaning
(biochemistry) Any of a class of photoreceptor proteins present in the cones of the retina.
Word Forms
- photopsins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include opsin, rhodopsin, photoprotein, conopsin, iodopsin, photopigment.
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