Retinální
Retinální is a term that can refer to several related concepts primarily within the field of chemistry and biology, all connected to the compound retinal. Retinal is an aldehyde form of vitamin A, crucial for vision.
In chemistry, retinální specifically denotes the aldehyde group within the retinal molecule. This aldehyde functional group
In a broader biological context, "retinální" might be used informally to refer to compounds or structures derived
The visual pigment rhodopsin, found in rod cells of the retina, is formed by the covalent attachment