A shift in the ________________ rhythm during adolescence creates a natural desire to stay awake later at night and sleep in later in the morning.

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The shift in sleep patterns during adolescence is due to a delay in the circadian rhythm, which controls the sleep-wake cycle. This shift can cause teenagers to feel sleepy later at night and struggle to wake up early in the morning. Choice B (chronological) refers to the order of events based on time and is not relevant to this question. Choice C (circannual) refers to yearly cycles in behavior or physiology, such as seasonal patterns, and is not relevant to this question. Choice D (biological) is a broader term that could refer to many aspects of an organism's physiology, but does not specifically refer to the circadian rhythm or sleep patterns.

A Shift in the ________________ Rhythm During Adolescence Creates a Natural