OBO ID: GO:0009881
Term Name: photoreceptor activity Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • blue-sensitive opsin
  • green-sensitive opsin
  • long-wave-sensitive opsin
  • opsin
  • red-sensitive opsin
  • short-wave-sensitive opsin
  • UV-sensitive opsin
  • violet-sensitive opsin
Definition: The function of absorbing and responding to incidental electromagnetic radiation, particularly visible light. The response may involve a change in conformation.
References:
Ontology: GO: Molecular Function    QuickGO    AmiGO
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