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 replication
C) RNA splicing
D) DNA methylation
  • 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) Age alone
C) Random mutations
D) Environmental factors
  • 4. Which disease is often associated with epigenetic changes?
A) Diabetes Type 1
B) Flu
C) Common cold
D) Cancer
  • 5. What is ‘epigenetic inheritance’?
A) Inheriting DNA sequences
B) All genetic traits
C) Transmission of epigenetic marks across generations
D) Mutation by environment
  • 6. Nessa Carey emphasizes the importance of epigenetics in which context?
A) Astrobiology
B) Strictly evolutionary biology
C) Microbial genetics
D) Health and disease
  • 7. What role do histones play in epigenetics?
A) Methylate DNA
B) Package DNA and regulate gene expression
C) Store genetic information
D) Replicate DNA
  • 8. The study of epigenetics could revolutionize which field?
A) Philosophy
B) Paleontology
C) Medicine
D) Astronomy
  • 9. In which type of cell does epigenetic reprogramming occur most dramatically?
A) Germ cells
B) Skin cells
C) Neuron cells
D) Muscle cells
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