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