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Rhodopsin contained in the rod type of photoreceptor cells of human eye is a derivative of vitamin A.

1. Rhodopsin is a derivative of vitamin B.
2. Rhodopsin is a derivative of vitamin C.
3. Rhodopsin is a derivative of vitamin A.
4. Rhodopsin is a derivative of vitamin D.

Correct answer: Rhodopsin is a derivative of vitamin A.

Solution

Rhodopsin in rod cells contains retinal, which is derived from vitamin A. That is why vitamin A is essential for normal vision, especially in dim light.

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