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Which, if any, of the following descriptions is inaccurate?
The epigenome
a) means the totality of epigenetic settings in a cell.
b) is variable between tissues.
c) does not vary between cells of the same type
d) can change in response to changes in the environment.


Definitions:

Basilar Membrane

A structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that plays a key role in the sense of hearing by vibrating in response to sound.

Sound Wave

A type of pressure wave generated by vibrating objects, traveling through a medium like air or water and capable of being heard when they reach a sentient being's ear.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped cavity in the inner ear that plays a crucial role in the sense of hearing by converting sound vibrations into nerve impulses.

Ossicles

Three small bones in the middle ear that help in transmitting sound vibrations from the air to the fluid-filled cochlea.

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