- A Permanent, irreversible changes occurring within the underlying DNA nucleotide sequence itself
- B Heritable changes in gene expression without DNA sequence change (e.g., methylation, acetylation)
- C Random point mutations that arise spontaneously during ordinary DNA replication
- D Environmental effects that mainly influence seedling growth rate in young plants
Correct answer: B. Heritable changes in gene expression without DNA sequence change (e.g., methylation, acetylation)
Explanation: Epigenetics: heritable changes in gene expression not involving DNA sequence changes. Includes DNA methylation, histone modification.
Concept context
Mendel's laws, inheritance patterns, DNA structure, and molecular biology. Core of NEET biology.
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