Term Name: | rhodopsin catabolic process |
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Synonyms: | rhodopsin breakdown, rhodopsin catabolism, rhodopsin degradation |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of rhodopsin, a brilliant purplish-red, light-sensitive visual pigment found in the rod cells of the retinas. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0046155] QuickGO AmiGO |