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The process whereby a relatively unspecialized cell acquires the specialized features of a photoreceptor cell, as found in the eye, the primary visual organ of most organisms. The specialization of organization of a photoreceptor, a cell that responds to incident electromagnetic radiation, particularly visible light. An example of this process is found in Drosophila melanogaster. The process whereby a relatively unspecialized cell acquires the specialized features of an eye photoreceptor cell. The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the eye over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The eye is the organ of sight. The process whereby a relatively unspecialized cell acquires specialized features of a neuron. Morphogenesis of an organ. An organ is defined as a tissue or set of tissues that work together to perform a specific function or functions. Morphogenesis is the process by which anatomical structures are generated and organized. Organs are commonly observed as visibly distinct structures, but may also exist as loosely associated clusters of cells that work together to perform a specific function or functions. The process by which the anatomical structures of the eye are generated and organized. Morphogenesis pertains to the creation of form. The process whereby the developmental fate of a cell becomes restricted such that it will develop into an eye photoreceptor cell. A photoreceptor cell is a cell that responds to incident electromagnetic radiation. Different classes of photoreceptor have different spectral sensitivities and express different photosensitive pigments. Development of a photoreceptor, a sensory cell in the eye that reacts to the presence of light. They usually contain a pigment that undergoes a chemical change when light is absorbed, thus stimulating a nerve. The process whereby a relatively unspecialized cell acquires the specialized features of a photoreceptor cell in a camera-type eye.

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GO TERM SUMMARY
Name: eye photoreceptor cell differentiation
Acc: GO:0001754
Aspect: Biological Process
Desc: The process whereby a relatively unspecialized cell acquires the specialized features of a photoreceptor cell, as found in the eye, the primary visual organ of most organisms.
Proteins in PDR annotated with:
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GO:0001754 - eye photoreceptor cell differentiation (interactive image map)
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