Asked by Takerrah Young on May 30, 2024
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An organic methyl molecule attached to part of a DNA strand has been identified as a(n)
A) genome.
B) double helix.
C) epigenetic mark.
D) self-regulating gene.
Organic Methyl Molecule
A molecule containing a methyl group (-CH3) that is part of an organic compound.
DNA Strand
A molecule that carries genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all living organisms and many viruses.
Epigenetic Mark
Chemical modifications to the DNA or histone proteins that affect gene activity without altering the DNA sequence, influencing how cells read genes.
- Understand the fundamentals of epigenetics and the effects of environmental factors on gene expression.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the fundamentals of epigenetics and the effects of environmental factors on gene expression.
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