The vitamin that is a component of the visual pigments in the retina is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The vitamin that is a component of the visual pigments in the retina is:
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin E
C. Vitamin D
D. Vitamin C
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Retinal (vitamin A aldehyde) is part of rhodopsin and cone pigments. Deficiency causes night blindness and xerophthalmia.

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