Chemical tags called ____ can be added directly to DNA to switch genes off

a. histones
b. telomeres
c. oncogenes
d. methyl groups
e. genomes


The answer is d. methyl groups

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Which of the following terms means characteristic of old age?

A. Senile B. longevity C. Aging D. Geriatrics E. Senescence

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Eating foods high in cholesterol and fats can cause a collection of fatty plaque in arteries. This condition is known as:

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