Epigenetics: Beyond the DNA Sequence
Explore how environmental factors can influence gene expression without altering the underlying DNA sequence.
Key Questions
- Explain the mechanisms of epigenetic modification, such as DNA methylation and histone modification.
- Analyze how environmental factors can induce epigenetic changes that affect phenotype.
- Predict the long-term health implications of epigenetic changes inherited across generations.
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