Which pigment formation seems to decrease from the normal level in nyctalopia persons?
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Lacritin
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Rhodopsin
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Carotenoids
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Zeaxanthin
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Lutein
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Rhodopsin, also known as visual purple, is a biological pigment in photoreceptor cells of the retina that is responsible for the first events in the perception of light. Night blindness or nyctalopia occurs in persons with severe vitamin A deficiency. Non-availability of this vitamin leads to the decreased formation of rhodopsin.