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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
Rhodopsins, Microbial Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition 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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