Epigenetics Refers to the Study Of

question 84

Multiple Choice

Epigenetics refers to the study of:

• A)the mechanisms that control gene expression and its effect on behavior and health.
• B)harmful agents or substances that can cause malformation or defects in an embryo or fetus.
• C)karyotypes and the contribution of chromosomes to the development of genotypes.
• D)study of the complete set of DNA in the human body.

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Definitions:

Variables

Elements or factors that can change and potentially affect the outcome of a study or experiment.

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