Gene Expression and Regulation · Spring Term

Epigenetics and the Environment

How environmental factors cause heritable changes in gene function without changing the DNA base sequence.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do DNA methylation and histone acetylation alter the accessibility of the genetic code?
  2. 2To what extent are we responsible for the health of future generations through our own environmental exposures?
  3. 3How does epigenetic dysregulation contribute to the development and progression of cancer?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

A-Level: Biology - Gene Expression and RegulationA-Level: Biology - Epigenetics
Year: Year 13
Subject: Biology
Unit: Gene Expression and Regulation
Period: Spring Term

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