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Which of the following would likely prevent DNA from producing the proteins coded by a gene?
A) an epigenetic mark
B) neurotransmitters
C) the human genome
D) sex chromosomes
Epigenetic Mark
Modifications to the DNA or associated proteins, other than changes in the DNA sequence, that affect gene activity and expression.
Proteins Coded
Refers to the proteins that are synthesized in a cell as dictated by the nucleotide sequences of the cell’s genes.
Human Genome
The complete set of nucleic acid sequences for humans, stored as DNA within the 23 chromosome pairs in the nucleus of each cell.
- Comprehend the principle of epigenetics and its consequences for the expression of genes without modifying the DNA sequence.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the principle of epigenetics and its consequences for the expression of genes without modifying the DNA sequence.
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