Q. Which visual pigment cannot detect colour?
Solution:
Rod cells contain the visual pigment called rhodopsin. This pigment is formed from a protein named opsin and retinal which is a derivative of Vitamin A. Since they are activated even in dim light, we are able to see objects in dim light. These cells cannot detect colour.
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