Evidence for the Enduring Epigenetic Impact of Early Experiences and Behaviours

question 7

Multiple Choice

Evidence for the enduring epigenetic impact of early experiences and behaviours on development comes from what type of research?

• A)research on methylation
• B)meta-analysis
• C)longitudinal studies
• D)cross-sectional designs

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Definitions:

Viral Reassortment

Multiple strains of virus infect a host simultaneously and swap genes.

Horizontal Gene Transfer

Transfer of genetic material between existing individuals.

Gene Exchange

The process by which genes are transferred from one genome to another through mechanisms such as transformation, conjugation, and transduction, or exchanged between chromosomes through recombination.

Vibrio Cholerae

A bacterium that causes cholera, a severe diarrheal illness, through contaminated water or food.