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Which features of retinal make it so useful as a photon absorber in the visual systems of organisms?
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Conjugated double bond system: Retinal has a long chain of alternating single and double bonds, which forms a conjugated system. This system allows for the absorption of light in the visible spectrum, as the electrons can move freely along the chain, enabling the Show more…
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