Chemotaxis Refers to the Ability of a Cell to _______

question 75

Multiple Choice

Chemotaxis refers to the ability of a cell to _______.

• A) move in response to a chemical
• B) halt movement in response to a chemical
• C) transport desired molecules into a cell
• D) move in response to light

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Definitions:

Variable Interval

Variable interval refers to a reinforcement schedule in which rewards are given after unpredictable time intervals, used in behavioral conditioning.

Reinforcement

In psychology, a process by which a stimulus increases the probability of a response through either positive or negative reinforcement.

Response

A reaction to a specific stimulus or set of stimuli, which can be observable behavior or internal processes.

Intermittent Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule where a response is reinforced only some of the time, leading to more resistant behaviour to extinction.