The Term Epigenetics Refers to

question 14

Multiple Choice

The term epigenetics refers to

• A)inheritance of traits by mechanisms not involving changes in nucleotide sequence.
• B)inheritance of traits which involve changes in nucleotide sequence.
• C)phenotypic expression as a result of changes in nucleotide sequence.
• D)phenotypic expression in the next generation as a result of mutations in the parent.
• E)the silencing of genes through miRNA function.

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Definitions:

Dividends

Shareholders' receipts of payments from a corporation, generally tied to the distribution of earnings.

Incorporated

A legal process used to form a corporate entity or company, recognized separately from its owners with its own legal rights.

Capital Account

An account on a country's balance of payments that records all transactions involving the purchase or sale of assets.

Board Of Directors

A group of individuals elected to represent shareholders and oversee the major decisions and policies of a company.