The genome of a cell undergoes the following type of change during development
A
Reversible
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B
Irreversible
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C
No change
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D
None of the above
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Solution
The correct option is A Reversible The genome of an organism undergoes changes without altering genetic codes. It is known as epigenetics.
Epigenetics encompasses all inheritable, although reversible changes in the genome, that do not alter the DNA code but result from both development and environment.