What is the role of photopigment in the transduction of light?
a. It reflects light onto the retina.
b. It splits apart when struck by a photon and begins the process of transduction.
c. It stimulates the production of a molecule derived from vitamin A.
d. It recombines to maintain visual acuity.
e. It absorbs wavelengths that are not perceived.
b. It splits apart when struck by a photon and begins the process of transduction.
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