What are the visual pigments in rods called?a) ganglion cellsb) bipolar cellsc) conesd) photopsine) rhodopsin

The visual pigments in rods are called rhodopsin.

Explanation

Rods are photoreceptor cells in the retina that are responsible for vision in low-light conditions. Rhodopsin, the pigment found in rods, is highly sensitive to light and allows us to see in dimly lit environments.

• Ganglion cells: These are the final output neurons of the retina that relay signals to the brain.
• Bipolar cells: These are interneurons that transmit signals from the photoreceptors (rods and cones) to ganglion cells.
• Cones: These are photoreceptor cells that are responsible for color vision and function best in bright light.
• Photopsin: This is the visual pigment found in cone cells, not in rods.

Thus, the correct choice is e) rhodopsin.