All of the Following Are Examples of Epigenetic Changes Except

question 87

Multiple Choice

All of the following are examples of epigenetic changes except _______.

• A) histones are altered, which affects replication and transcription
• B) microbial mucinase digests the protective lining of mucous membranes
• C) host cell genome is altered, interrupting transcription
• D) microbe binds to small RNAs disrupting gene regulation

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Definitions:

Perinatal Factor

Variables or conditions around the time of birth that can influence the health outcomes of the newborn or the mother.

Intellectual Disability

A developmental disorder characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior.

Obstetrical Trauma

Injuries or wounds to the birth canal and associated structures as a result of childbirth.