The pigment that is essential for vision in low light is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The pigment that is essential for vision in low light is:
A. Melanin
B. Rhodopsin
C. Hemoglobin
D. Iodopsin
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Rhodopsin (visual purple) in rod cells of the retina consists of opsin and retinal (derived from vitamin A). It bleaches in light, triggering nerve impulses. It is highly sensitive, enabling night vision. Iodopsin is in cones for color vision.

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