Question

Now that you have had a chance to delve into epigenetics, think about how it applies to the argument between those who say we are a product of our nature and those who think we are nurtured into what we become. Your essay should be at least 250 words and include three different ways epigenetics affects our genes. Write your essay in a separate text document and upload it for submission here

Answer 1

What we eat (our environment) and genetic variables come together in epigenetics.

Describe epigenetics.

A branch of genetics called epigenetics investigates how variations in the environment might affect how genes are expressed.

DNA methylation, histone alterations, and non-coding RNA pathways are examples of epigenetic mechanisms.

In conclusion, epigenetics is the fusion of genetics and environment.