Term Name: | UV-A, blue light phototransduction |
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Synonyms: | blue-sensitive opsin, short-wave-sensitive opsin, violet-sensitive opsin |
Definition: | The sequence of reactions within a cell required to convert absorbed photons from UV-A or blue light into a molecular signal; the UV-A, blue light range is defined as having a wavelength within the range of 315 to 400 nm. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0009588] QuickGO AmiGO |