5.3.1 - Definition
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What is epigenetics?
💡 Hint: Think about how traits can change without changing the DNA.
Name one mechanism of epigenetic change.
💡 Hint: Consider the chemical changes that can occur to DNA.
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What does epigenetics refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about how traits can change without changes to DNA.
True or False: Epigenetic modifications always involve changes to the DNA sequence.
💡 Hint: Consider what defines an epigenetic change.
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Analyze the potential long-term effects of environment-induced epigenetic changes on a population's genetic diversity.
💡 Hint: Consider how changes might affect survival and reproduction.
Critically evaluate a recent study on epigenetics that suggests targeting epigenetic markers could revolutionize cancer therapy.
💡 Hint: Think about how modifying gene expression can lead to different therapeutic outcomes.
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