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A '''biological clock''' is a physiological mechanism which regulates the timing of any biological process or activity.<ref> Alcock, John. 2005. Animal Behavior. Sinauer Associates. ISBN:0-87893-005-1</ref> Colloquially, a ''biological clock'' generally refers to the onset of [[menopause]] and associated loss of [[reproduction | A '''biological clock''' is a physiological mechanism which regulates the timing of any biological process or activity.<ref> Alcock, John. 2005. Animal Behavior. Sinauer Associates. ISBN:0-87893-005-1</ref> Colloquially, a ''biological clock'' generally refers to the onset of [[menopause]] and associated loss of [[reproductive|reproduction]] capabilities in female humans. | ||
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A biological clock is a physiological mechanism which regulates the timing of any biological process or activity.[1] Colloquially, a biological clock generally refers to the onset of menopause and associated loss of reproduction capabilities in female humans.
References
- ↑ Alcock, John. 2005. Animal Behavior. Sinauer Associates. ISBN:0-87893-005-1