As Per and Tim Proteins Degrade Over Time,​

question 134

Multiple Choice

As per and tim proteins degrade over time,​ 

• A)the clock protein is inhibited, leading to greater production of per and tim. 
• B)the clock protein is activated, leading to greater production of per and tim. 
• C)more melatonin is released by the pineal gland, leading to greater production of per and tim. 
• D)the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) is inhibited, leading to less production of per and tim.

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