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