Epigenetics
Biology ⇒ Genetics and Heredity
Epigenetics starts at 11 and continues till grade 12.
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A scientist observes that a gene is not expressed in liver cells but is active in brain cells. Explain how epigenetic mechanisms could account for this difference.
Describe how epigenetic therapy might be used to treat cancer.
Describe how histone modification can affect gene expression.
Describe one way in which epigenetics is important in development.
Describe the process of genomic imprinting.
Describe the role of DNA methylation in gene silencing.
Explain how environmental factors can lead to epigenetic changes.
Explain how epigenetic changes can be reversed.
Explain the difference between genetic and epigenetic changes.
Explain why identical twins can have differences in their physical traits despite having the same DNA sequence.
What is epigenetics?
