Heritable changes in gene expression not caused by alterations in DNA sequence refers to:
Correct Answer: Epigenetics
Description: Epigenetics Means 'above genes'. Study of heritable changes in gene expression that donot involve changes to the underlying DNA sequence. This is a change in phenotype without a change in genotype. Epigenetic silencing (Genomic Imprinting) is one of the ways to turn genes off - contribute to differential expression. Major mechanisms of epigenetics DNA methylation (most common) Histone modifications (post translational)
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