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GO: Molecular Function

G protein-coupled photoreceptor activity

Term ID
GO:0008020
Synonyms
  • G protein coupled photoreceptor activity
  • G-protein coupled photoreceptor activity
  • photoreceptor activity, G-protein coupled
Definition
Combining with incidental electromagnetic radiation, particularly visible light, and transmitting the signal across the membrane by activating an associated G-protein; promotes the exchange of GDP for GTP on the alpha subunit of a heterotrimeric G-protein complex. 0198506732
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Phenotype
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