DNA Sequences That Are Methylated by a Cell Are Usually

question 21

Multiple Choice

DNA sequences that are methylated by a cell are usually genes that:

• A) have been replicated
• B) are actively expressed.
• C) are inactive.
• D) are constitutive.
• E) are repressed.

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Definitions:

Evolutionary Psychologist

A professional in psychology who studies how evolutionary principles help explain the structure of human psychological processes and behavior.

Epigenetics

The study of how behaviors and environment can cause changes that affect the way genes work without altering the DNA sequence.

Phenotype

A collection of visible attributes or qualities in an organism, which emerge from how its genetic makeup interacts with its surroundings.

Percentage Of Variance

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