light-sensitive

adjective

physics (of a surface) having a photoelectric property, such as the ability to generate a current, change its electrical resistance, etc, when exposed to light

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Measurements of chlorophyll showed normal levels for nearly all pigments, except for a 20% drop in chlorophyll a, a light-sensitive compound.

One possibility involves light-sensitive molecules that respond to magnetic conditions and could allow the animal to see magnetic patterns.

In macular degeneration, the light-sensitive photoreceptor cells in the central retina deteriorate, leaving only limited peripheral vision.

Dry AMD gradually destroys the light-sensitive cells of the macula, eroding central vision over time.

However, because this method only works with light-sensitive polymers, its practical uses are limited.

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