Modifications of Bases, Changes to Histones, and Alterations in Chromatin

question 166

Multiple Choice

Modifications of bases, changes to histones, and alterations in chromatin structure that regulate gene expression are said to be:

• A)nonheritable.
• B)post-translational.
• C)supragenetic.
• D)epigenetic.
• E)synchrogenetic.

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Definitions:

Cochlear Implant

A medical device that bypasses damaged structures in the inner ear and directly stimulates the auditory nerve, allowing individuals with severe to profound hearing loss to perceive sound.

Auditory Nerve

The cranial nerve that transmits sound information from the cochlea of the inner ear to the brain, essential for hearing.

Basilar Membrane

A crucial structure in the cochlea of the inner ear, responsible for translating sound vibrations into neural signals by the movement of its hair cells.

Basilar Membrane

A core component of the cochlea in the inner ear, playing a critical role in the sense of hearing by vibrating in response to sound.