5 Questions
Which term describes the reversible cellular alterations that do not involve nucleotide changes and may lead to loss or gain of biological functions?
Epigenetics
Who proposed the concept of gene regulation modulating development and proliferation?
Conrad Hal Waddington
What are the three main epigenetic mechanisms involved in cellular differentiation?
Chromatin remodeling, DNA methylation, microRNA
What term describes the process of one cell type transforming into another cell type?
Transdifferentiation or directed differentiation
What is the role of the environment in cellular differentiation?
To provide cytokines, growth factors, and morphogens
Test your knowledge on stem cells, gene expression, and epigenetics with this quiz. Learn about why we have different body parts and how gene regulation affects development and differentiation.
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