How Does Histone Modification Alter Gene Expression

question 6

Multiple Choice

How does histone modification alter gene expression?

• A)Modified histones result in increased DNA methylation, which increases the transcription of genes in that area.
• B)In areas where histones are modified, the DNA is more tightly wound, and genes are not transcribed.
• C)Histone modification results in an increase in microRNA production, which inhibits gene expression by preventing translation.
• D)Histone modification results in an increase in microRNA production, which promotes gene expression by enhancing translation.

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