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What is the meaning of epigenetics?


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Epigenetics:

  1. Epigenetics is a process involving changes in the function and expression of the genes.
  2. The basis for epigenetics changes in chromosomal structures and not the alterations in the DNA sequence of the chromosomes.
  3. Hence, epigenetics refers to any heritable phenotypic changes.

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