The Environment Can Influence the Activation of Genes Through Epigenetic

question 43

True/False

The environment can influence the activation of genes through epigenetic marks or tags.

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Definitions:

White Blood Cell

Cells of the immune system involved in defending the body against both infectious disease and foreign materials.

Differential White Blood Cell Count

A test that measures the percentages of different types of white blood cells in the blood, used to diagnose and monitor diseases.

Lymphocytes

A type of white blood cell integral to the immune system, with roles in adaptive immunity, including B cells and T cells.

Parasitic Worm Infection

An infestation by helminths, a group of parasitic worms, that can cause disease and malnutrition in humans.