Question

1. Ask Questions Starting with winter wheat as an example, research the role of epigenetic changes in other organisms. Use the "agouti mutation" in mice as a specific example.

Answer 1

What are epigenetic changes and how do they occur in organisms?

How does winter wheat utilize epigenetic changes to adapt to its environment?

Can epigenetic changes be inherited by offspring?

How does the agouti mutation affect the phenotype of mice and what is its mechanism of action?

Are there any other examples of epigenetic changes in animals that have a significant impact on their phenotype?

Answer 2

How do epigenetic changes affect the growth and development of winter wheat and other crops?

What is the specific role of epigenetics in regulating gene expression in mice with the agouti mutation?

Can epigenetic changes be used to enhance the nutritional content or resistance to pests and diseases in crops?

How do environmental factors, such as temperature and moisture, influence epigenetic changes in organisms?

What are the potential long-term effects of epigenetic changes on the health and survival of organisms?