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The eye’s ability to see in dim light depends on the production of which purple pigment?

Correct answer A. Rhodopsin

Explanation

Rhodopsin, or visual purple, is a light-sensitive pigment in the rod cells of the retina that allows vision in dim light; it needs vitamin A to be made.

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