Definition of «photoreceptor»

A photoreceptor is a type of cell that is capable of detecting light and converting it into electrical signals. These cells are found in various organisms, including plants and animals, and play an important role in vision and other light-dependent processes.

Phrases with «photoreceptor»

photoreceptor cells
cone photoreceptors
rod photoreceptors
retinal photoreceptors
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Sentences with «photoreceptor»

The six previously known fly rhodopsins account for the full function of photoreceptor cells in the fly's eyes, so although the fruit fly genome contained the sequence of a seventh rhodopsin, the role of Rh7 was unclear. (sciencedaily.com)
This is partly due to the much greater density of photoreceptor cells in a very small area in the center of the retina — the fovea. (sciencedaily.com)
The research indicates that Aipl1b gene is important for visual functions and maintenance of cone photoreceptors in the zebrafish. (sciencedaily.com)
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