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The Epigenetics Revolution by Nessa Carey - Exam
  • 1. Which of the following is a common mechanism of epigenetic regulation?
A) Transcription factor binding
B) DNA methylation
C) RNA splicing
D) DNA replication
  • 2. What does DNA methylation typically do to gene expression?
A) Enhances gene expression
B) Represses gene expression
C) Changes gene sequence
D) Has no effect on gene expression
  • 3. Which of the following can influence epigenetic marks?
A) Only genetic factors
B) Environmental factors
C) Age alone
D) Random mutations
  • 4. In which type of cell does epigenetic reprogramming occur most dramatically?
A) Germ cells
B) Neuron cells
C) Skin cells
D) Muscle cells
  • 5. The study of epigenetics could revolutionize which field?
A) Philosophy
B) Paleontology
C) Medicine
D) Astronomy
  • 6. Which disease is often associated with epigenetic changes?
A) Cancer
B) Diabetes Type 1
C) Common cold
D) Flu
  • 7. What is ‘epigenetic inheritance’?
A) Inheriting DNA sequences
B) All genetic traits
C) Transmission of epigenetic marks across generations
D) Mutation by environment
  • 8. Nessa Carey emphasizes the importance of epigenetics in which context?
A) Microbial genetics
B) Health and disease
C) Astrobiology
D) Strictly evolutionary biology
  • 9. What role do histones play in epigenetics?
A) Replicate DNA
B) Store genetic information
C) Package DNA and regulate gene expression
D) Methylate DNA
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