Epigenetics Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
What is epigenetics?
A
Study of how genes are activated or deactivated by environmental and life experiences.
2
Q
Can prenatal environment affect gene activation?
A
yes—e.g., maternal undernourishment can affect fetal gene expression.
3
Q
What is the idea of transgenerational epigenetics?
A
Stress or trauma experienced by one generation may influence the gene expression of the next.
