The Study of How Environmental Factors Influence the Expression of Genes

question 39

Multiple Choice

The study of how environmental factors influence the expression of genes without altering the DNA is known as which of the following

• A) epigenetics
• B) environmental nucleotide science
• C) microarray technology
• D) epidemiological genetics

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Definitions:

27-Gauge

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Phenytoin

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Trough Level

The lowest concentration of a drug in the bloodstream, measured just before the next dose is due.

Oxycodone

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