nucleotide

n. a compound consisting of a nitrogenous base, a sugar, and one or more phosphate groups. Nucleotides such as ATP are important in metabolism. The nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) comprise long chains of nucleotides (i.e., polynucleotides).

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February 22nd 2025

conditioned reinforcer

see natural reinforcer; secondary reinforcement.