Preferred term
rhodopsin
Type
Type of entity- Chemical
Definition
A complete explanation of the intended meaning of a conceptBroader concept
Broader conceptEntry terms
Alternative terms for the concept.- proteorhodopsin
- visual purple
Scope note
Notes about the usage and scope of the concept.- Use for purplish-red, light-sensitive pigment found in retinal rod cells of most vertebrates; for archaeal or bacterial proteins USE bacteriorhodopsin.
Field 001 in MARC Authority Format
- 72592
In other languages
Terms for the concept in other languages.Spanish
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/206972