If an Animal with a Circadian Clock of About 23

question 39

Multiple Choice

If an animal with a circadian clock of about 23.5 hours is kept in the dark without environmental time cues,it will

• A) become active 30 minutes earlier each day.
• B) become active at the same time each day.
• C) become active 30 minutes later each day.
• D) become active one hour earlier each day.
• E) have an unpredictable pattern of activity.

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Definitions:

Long-Term Memories

Memories that can last from a few days to a whole lifetime, involving the storage of information about past events, experiences, and learned skills.

Chemical Changes

Transformations that result in the formation of new substances, involving the making or breaking of bonds between atoms.

Structural Changes

Alterations in the physical or organizational structure of something, often referring to significant modifications in an economy, organization, or physical body.

Consolidation

The process of stabilizing a memory trace after the initial acquisition, making it more durable and long-lasting.