A Biological Cycle, or Rhythm, That Is Approximately 24 Hours

question 185

Multiple Choice

A biological cycle, or rhythm, that is approximately 24 hours long is called a(n) __________ cycle.

• A) infradian
• B) circadian
• C) diurnal
• D) ultradian

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