What is epigenetics? How are epigenetic changes different than genetic changes?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: A good answer will include the following key points.
? Epigenetics is the study of stable changes in the expression of a particular gene that occur without changes in DNA base sequences.
? Epigenetic changes affect the expression of a gene without any changes in the sequence of bases in the gene's DNA.
? Genetic changes, such as mutation, involve a change in the sequence of bases within a gene.
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a. expose them to bright lights while they work b. keep the environmental temperature constant from night to day c. have them eat a big meal before going to sleep d. allow them to catnap
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b. first accelerates then decelerates relative to healthy controls. c. first decelerates then accelerates relative to healthy controls. d. proceeds at an increased rate throughout childhood and adolescence.
Roles are
A. Sometimes ambiguous B. Always clear C. Neither of the answers is correct
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