ATP Is Hydrolyzed to ADP and Inorganic Phosphate During Muscle

question 14

Essay

ATP is hydrolyzed to ADP and inorganic phosphate during muscle contraction.Explain how this represents an example of a nucleotide functioning in a way other than for the purpose of information processing.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Processes

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Variable Ratio Schedule

A type of operant conditioning reinforcement schedule in which a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses.

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, a consequence applied to an organism's environment that causes an increase in the likelihood of a repeat of the preceding behavior.

Rewards

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