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What was the observed change in the offspring's phenotype?
What was the observed change in the offspring's phenotype?
- They were more yellow and obese
- They had a mix of yellow and brown coat color
- They were smaller in size
- They had a slender brown coat color (correct)
What is true about the epigenetic changes throughout our lives?
What is true about the epigenetic changes throughout our lives?
- They are influenced by genetic mutations only
- They only change during embryonic development
- They continually change based on various factors (correct)
- They are fixed at birth
What is the significance of parenting in relation to epigenetic inheritance?
What is the significance of parenting in relation to epigenetic inheritance?
- It can influence the gene expression of offspring (correct)
- It only influences the parent's gene expression
- It has no influence on gene expression
- It only affects the offspring's physical appearance
What is one way to counteract the influence of stress and environmental toxins on epigenetic expression?
What is one way to counteract the influence of stress and environmental toxins on epigenetic expression?
What is the potential of epigenetics, aside from being fascinating?
What is the potential of epigenetics, aside from being fascinating?
What is the relationship between gene expression and environmental factors?
What is the relationship between gene expression and environmental factors?
What is the role of methylation in epigenetic expression?
What is the role of methylation in epigenetic expression?
What is the significance of the foods listed in the text, such as beets and dark green vegetables?
What is the significance of the foods listed in the text, such as beets and dark green vegetables?
What is the relationship between epigenetic changes and embryonic development?
What is the relationship between epigenetic changes and embryonic development?
What is the concept of epigenetic inheritance, in the context of parenting?
What is the concept of epigenetic inheritance, in the context of parenting?
