Practice Definition - 5.3.1 | Epigenetic Engineering and Regulation of Gene Expression | Genetic Engineering Advance
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Question 1

Easy

What is epigenetics?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how traits can change without changing the DNA.

Question 2

Easy

Name one mechanism of epigenetic change.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the chemical changes that can occur to DNA.

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Question 1

What does epigenetics refer to?

  • Genetic mutations
  • Heritable changes in gene expression
  • Changes in DNA sequence

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how traits can change without changes to DNA.

Question 2

True or False: Epigenetic modifications always involve changes to the DNA sequence.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what defines an epigenetic change.

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Question 1

Analyze the potential long-term effects of environment-induced epigenetic changes on a population's genetic diversity.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how changes might affect survival and reproduction.

Question 2

Critically evaluate a recent study on epigenetics that suggests targeting epigenetic markers could revolutionize cancer therapy.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how modifying gene expression can lead to different therapeutic outcomes.

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