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Practice Questions
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Question 1
Easy
What is epigenetics?
💡 Hint: Think of examples of gene expression without changing DNA.
Question 2
Easy
Name a mechanism of epigenetic modification.
💡 Hint: Consider what affects how tightly DNA is packed.
Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation
Interactive Quizzes
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Question 1
What role does DNA methylation typically play?
- Activates gene expression
- Represses gene expression
- No effect on gene expression
💡 Hint: Remember how methylation modifies DNA structure.
Question 2
True or False: Epigenetic changes are permanent and non-reversible.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Think about the flexibility of these modifications.
Solve and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Given a scenario where a specific cancer gene is silenced due to DNA methylation, design an experimental approach leveraging CRISPR-dCas9 to reactivate this gene.
💡 Hint: Focus on the mechanism of action for CRISPR-dCas9 and the nature of the methylation.
Question 2
Evaluate the ethical implications of using epigenetic editing in human embryos. What considerations must scientists take into account?
💡 Hint: Reflect on both scientific responsibility and societal norms.
Challenge and get performance evaluation