When light is absorbed by rhodopsin, ____.
A) discs from the outer segment of the rods and cones begin to grow
B) discs from the outer segment begin to shed
C) cis -retinal is converted to trans -retinal
D) trans -retinal is converted to cis -retinal
E) the inner segment of the rods and cones releases neurotransmitters

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When light is absorbed by rhodopsin, cis-retinal is converted to trans-retinal. This is a key step in the phototransduction process, which allows the eye to convert light into a signal that can be interpreted by the brain.

When Light Is Absorbed by Rhodopsin, ____