5.6.3 - Developmental Biology
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Practice Questions
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What is epigenetics?
💡 Hint: Think of examples of gene expression without changing DNA.
Name a mechanism of epigenetic modification.
💡 Hint: Consider what affects how tightly DNA is packed.
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What role does DNA methylation typically play?
💡 Hint: Remember how methylation modifies DNA structure.
True or False: Epigenetic changes are permanent and non-reversible.
💡 Hint: Think about the flexibility of these modifications.
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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.
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.
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