Genetics & Epigenetics

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How can a person's muscle cells have the same exact DNA sequences as their nerve cells even though they look and perform completely different?

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The proteins expressed in each cell are different.

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Gene

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A segment of DNA that encodes for a protein

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The process by which a cell becomes specialized for a specific structure or function.

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cell differentiation

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Activation or deactivation of genes by environmental experiences throughout development

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gene expression

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Protein molecules around which DNA is tightly coiled in chromatin

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Histones

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The complete instructions for making an organism, consisting of all the genetic material in that organism's chromosomes.

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genome

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What is the difference between DNA code and the epigenome?

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The DNA code is fixed for life, while the epigenome is flexible.

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At which stage in the lives of identical twins is the DNA code expected to be most similar? Options: Age 6 months, Age 21, Age 55, Trick question; the DNA code doesn't generally change

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Trick question; the DNA code doesn't generally change

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At what stage in the life of identical twins is the epigenome expected to be most similar? Options: Age 6 months, Age 21, Age 55, Trick question; the epigenome never changes

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Age 6 months

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When cells are exposed to chemicals that damage DNA, what is the usual response?

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Normal biochemical repair processes fix any damage