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