Mutations in the encoding of histone-modifying proteins have been shown to influence the de-velopment of what congenial condition?
a. Cleft palate
b. Acephalous
c. Heart disease
d. Webbed digits
ANS: C
Mutations in genes that encode histone-modifying proteins have been implicated in congenital heart disease. Research has yet to provide a relationship between abnormal histone-modifying proteins and cleft palate, acephalous, and webbed digits.
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