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The Epigenetics Revolution by Nessa Carey
  • 1. Which of the following is a common mechanism of epigenetic regulation?
A) DNA methylation
B) DNA replication
C) RNA splicing
D) Transcription factor binding
  • 2. What does DNA methylation typically do to gene expression?
A) Represses gene expression
B) Enhances gene expression
C) Has no effect on gene expression
D) Changes gene sequence
  • 3. Which of the following can influence epigenetic marks?
A) Random mutations
B) Environmental factors
C) Only genetic factors
D) Age alone
  • 4. In which type of cell does epigenetic reprogramming occur most dramatically?
A) Muscle cells
B) Skin cells
C) Germ cells
D) Neuron cells
  • 5. Which disease is often associated with epigenetic changes?
A) Cancer
B) Diabetes Type 1
C) Flu
D) Common cold
  • 6. What is ‘epigenetic inheritance’?
A) Mutation by environment
B) Transmission of epigenetic marks across generations
C) Inheriting DNA sequences
D) All genetic traits
  • 7. What role do histones play in epigenetics?
A) Replicate DNA
B) Store genetic information
C) Package DNA and regulate gene expression
D) Methylate DNA
  • 8. Nessa Carey emphasizes the importance of epigenetics in which context?
A) Health and disease
B) Astrobiology
C) Strictly evolutionary biology
D) Microbial genetics
  • 9. The study of epigenetics could revolutionize which field?
A) Medicine
B) Paleontology
C) Astronomy
D) Philosophy
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