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Alicia Asamoah
on Dec 11, 2024
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Julio's parents and older brothers are very tall individuals,so everyone assumed that Julio would also be very tall once he hit puberty.However,this was not the case,as Julio is about six inches shorter than both of his siblings.Julio was diagnosed with leukemia during infancy and had to endure several cancer treatments.Even though he went into remission,doctors were concerned that his development may have been affected as a result.According to epigenetics,the most likely reason why Julio is shorter than his siblings is because
A) Julio has a different genotype than his brothers.
B) Julio's grandparents on his father's side were short in stature.
C) as the younger brother,Julio grew up in a different environment than his brothers.
D) Julio's exposure to cancer treatment may have altered his gene expression.
Epigenetics
The study of how behaviors and environment can cause changes that affect the way genes work, without altering the DNA sequence itself.
Genotype
The genetic makeup of an organism, consisting of all its genes and their variations.
Gene Expression
The process by which information from a gene is used in the synthesis of a functional gene product, often a protein, impacting the cell's structure and function.
- Understand the concept of epigenetics and how the environment can influence gene expression.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the concept of epigenetics and how the environment can influence gene expression.