Unit 6: Genetics
Reading Guides
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Spring Break Homework: Epigenetics
1. Watch this video. 2. Visit this website and explore the links to learn more about epigenetics. 3. Answer the following questions with complete paragraphs. a. What is the epigenome? How does it work on a molecular level? b. How does knowledge of the epigenome change how we think about inheritance? How is it different from traditional models? (Bonus if you can discuss it in light of Lamarck v. Darwin. c. What are the implications of epigenetics for human health?
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