#RA-2103Read AloudCore & AcademicEasy
Bear Genes
Official Question Material
Prep: 30-40 Seconds
The internal clocks of grizzly bears appear to keep ticking through hibernation, according to a genetic study. This persistence highlights the strong role of circadian rhythms in the metabolism of many organisms including humans. The genetic study confirmed observational evidence that bears' energy production still waxes and wanes in a daily pattern even as they slumber for several months without eating.
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Scored Enabling Skills
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Timing Standard
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