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With reference to human eye, answer the following question. What are different types of photoreceptor cells present in the eye?

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With reference to human eye, answer the following question.

What are different types of photoreceptor cells present in the eye?

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Rods and cones are the two types of photoreceptor cells that contain light sensitive proteins. Photo pigments include rhodopsin, a vitamin A derivative (in rods), and iodopsin (in cones).

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