The first step in the visual transduction process that occurs in the retina is
a) activation of amacrine cells.
b) absorption of scattered light by the pigmented epithelium.
c) interruption of the dark current.
d) absorption of light by photopigments.
e) generation of action potentials in the optic nerve.
d
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