Which Statement About Epigenetics Is True

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which statement about epigenetics is true?

• A) One's hereditary information stays constant throughout life.
• B) One's DNA can be altered by experience.
• C) Early experiences can alter the expression of one's genes.
• D) All of these statements are true.

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Definitions:

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord.

Somatic

Pertaining to or affecting the body, especially as distinct from the mind or psyche.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances released at the end of a nerve fiber by the arrival of a nerve impulse and, by diffusing across the synapse or junction, cause the transfer of the impulse to another nerve fiber, a muscle fiber, or some other structure.

Acetylcholine

One of the major neurotransmitters of the autonomic nervous system.