Which of the following statements is NOT correct in the context of epigenetics?
A) Methylations acquired during an individual's lifetime are passed to future offspring.
B) Chromosomes of rats resistant to vinclozolin had altered methylation patterns in dozens of different regions.
C) In humans, methylation patterns in hundreds of chromosomal regions change after exposure to lead.
D) DNA methylations accumulate throughout an individual's lifetime.
E) Epigenetic modifications are considered to be an evolutionary mechanism.

Question

Which of the following statements is NOT correct in the context of epigenetics?  
A) Methylations acquired during an individual's lifetime are passed to future offspring.
B) Chromosomes of rats resistant to vinclozolin had altered methylation patterns in dozens of different regions.
C) In humans, methylation patterns in hundreds of chromosomal regions change after exposure to lead.
D) DNA methylations accumulate throughout an individual's lifetime.
E) Epigenetic modifications are considered to be an evolutionary mechanism.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Epigenetic modifications are not considered to be an evolutionary mechanism.

Which of the Following Statements Is NOT Correct in the Context