Epigenetics and Environmental Interactions
Biology · JC 2 · Advanced Molecular Genetics · 1.º Período

Epigenetics and Environmental Interactions

Investigate how environmental factors influence gene expression through epigenetic modifications like DNA methylation and histone acetylation. Evaluate the heritability of these changes.

MOE Syllabus OutcomesMOE H3 Biology Syllabus 9816: LO 1.3MOE H3 Biology Syllabus 9816: LO 1.4

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Investigate how environmental factors influence gene expression through epigenetic modifications like DNA methylation and histone acetylation. Evaluate the heritability of these changes.

Key Questions

  1. What are the primary mechanisms of epigenetic modification?
  2. How does the environment trigger epigenetic changes?
  3. Can epigenetic traits be inherited across generations?

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