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Rhodopsins, Microbial
Medical Definition: | Rhodopsin molecules found in microorganisms such as ARCHAEA and PROTEOBACTERIA. |
Guide Notes: | Do not confuse X ref BACTERIAL RHODOPSINS with BACTERIORHODOPSINS |
Also Called: | Archaeal Rhodopsins,Bacterial Rhodopsins |
Sensory Rhodopsins - Photosensory rhodopsins found in microorganisms such as HALOBACTERIA. They convert light signals into biochemical information that regulates certain cellular functions such as flagellar motor activity. |
Rhodopsins, Microbial Medical Definitions and Terms
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