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Vitamin A is otherwise known as retinol, retinal or beta carotene. When it is in the form of retinal, this [[ | Vitamin A is otherwise known as retinol, retinal or beta carotene. When it is in the form of retinal, this [[Metabolite|metabolite]] will act as a light absorbing [[Molecule|molecule]]. It is necessary for low light and colour vision, as it is found in the [[Retina|retina]] of the eye. Vitamin A is used in the treatment of Rhodopsin-related diseases. | ||
Revision as of 22:28, 18 October 2012
Vitamin A is otherwise known as retinol, retinal or beta carotene. When it is in the form of retinal, this metabolite will act as a light absorbing molecule. It is necessary for low light and colour vision, as it is found in the retina of the eye. Vitamin A is used in the treatment of Rhodopsin-related diseases.