Becker's World of the Cell (9th Edition)
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Author: Jeff Hardin, Gregory Paul Bertoni
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Chapter 14, Problem 14.4PS
Rigor Mortis and the Contraction Cycle. After death, the muscles of the body become very stiff and inextensible, and the corpse is said to go into rigor.
(a) Explain the basis of rigor. Where in the contraction cycle is the muscle arrested? Why?
(b) When would you be likely to go into rigor faster: if you were to die while racing to class or while sitting in lecture? Explain.
(c) What effect do you think the addition of ATP might have on muscles in rigor?
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