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GO: Biological Process

rhodopsin catabolic process

Term ID
GO:0046155
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. 0198506732
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
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Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes