noun
- light-sensitive proteins found in the retina that enable vision in dim light conditions
Usage: biology; plural form
Examples
- Rhodopsins in rod cells allow us to see in low-light environments.
- The scientist studied how rhodopsins respond to different wavelengths of light.
- Night vision depends on the proper functioning of rhodopsins.
- Vitamin A deficiency can affect the production of rhodopsins.
- Marine animals often have specialized rhodopsins adapted to underwater light conditions.
- Researchers discovered new types of rhodopsins in deep-sea creatures.