Which food should be eaten during deficiency of rhodopsin in eyes?
- Carrot and ripe papayas
- Guava, banana
- Mango and potato
- None of the above
Answer
(1) Carrot and ripe papayas
Solution
Rhodopsin (visual purple) of rod cells is made of opsin and retinal, an aldehyde of vitamin A.
⇒ Deficiency of rhodopsin (night blindness) is corrected by food rich in vitamin A / β-carotene.
∴ Carrot and ripe papayas, rich in β-carotene, should be eaten.
Answer: (1)