Gene Expression and Epigenetics
Exploring how cells turn genes on and off in response to internal and external signals.
Key Questions
- Explain how two cells with identical DNA can have completely different structures and functions.
- Analyze how environmental factors like diet or stress can leave 'marks' on our DNA.
- Evaluate the impact of histone acetylation on gene accessibility and expression.
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