You read a study claiming that exposure to a certain chemical increases the risk of cancer. Based on what you know about epigenetics, how might you counteract this effect?
A. Use DNA methylation to reduce the effect of the toxin.
B. Reduce stress to adjust hormone levels to counteract the effect of the toxin.
C. Study candidate genes for the specific type of cancer to identify treatments.
D. Eat foods that are known to "turn on" anticancer cells.
Answer: D
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Isaiah has been diagnosed with Huntington's disease. What symptom(s) is he likely to experience?
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