Distinguish between a circadian clock and circadian rhythm

What will be an ideal response?


ANSWER: A circadian rhythm describes physiological processes that have a 24-hour rhythm. This
rhythm is generated by a gene-based circadian clock. Differential expression of circadian
clock genes establishes and controls circadian rhythms.

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