12 Questions
What is the primary purpose of DNA methylation at promoters and gene bodies?
Repress gene expression
Which of the following is NOT a form of histone modification mentioned in the text?
Histone phosphorylation
What are some factors that can cause DNA methylation changes according to the text?
Social environment
How are epigenetic marks transmitted during cell division?
During mitosis to daughter cells
What does a CpG island refer to in the context of DNA methylation?
Regions with high CpG density
Which genes are mentioned to be linked to diseases affected by epigenetic changes?
'Pulmonary function' genes
What is one of the long-term effects of early environmental exposures according to the text?
Induction of stable epigenetic changes
What is the primary focus of Epigenome-wide association studies (EWAS)?
Analyzing DNA methylation at thousands of sites in the genome
What is the main consequence of low expression of the glucocorticoid receptor in rats?
Higher anxiety and aggression
What role does DNA methylation play in the regulation of gene expression?
Silences gene activity
How do changes in DNA methylation patterns affect behavior in rats according to the text?
Lead to higher anxiety and aggression
What distinguishes Epigenome-wide association studies (EWAS) from Genome-wide association studies (GWAS)?
Measure epigenetic marks related to traits or diseases
Test your knowledge on functional genomics, epigenetics, and Omics in this quiz. Learn about how early life experiences are written into DNA, genetic pathways, phenotypes, and more.
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