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