Rhythm in the Genes

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1. Gene is socially regulated

2. Active in forager bees; inactive in nurse bees

3. Found in almost all animal species

Why might the period gene be more active in some bees than in others?

Which rhythmic activities might the period gene control in all species?

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Long Description: Period gene controls bees' biological rhythms. What is another name for biological rhythms?