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Photosensitive compound in human eye is made up of

1. Guanosine and Retinol
2. Opsin and Retinal
3. Opsin and Retinol
4. Transducin and Retinene

Correct answer: Opsin and Retinal

Solution

The photosensitive compound in the human eye is rhodopsin, which consists of the protein opsin bound to retinal. Retinal is the light-absorbing part, while opsin provides the protein framework.

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