An example of an epigenetic change is ______.

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Epigenetic changes refer to modifications in gene expression without altering the DNA sequence itself. Choice D describes a scenario where a microbe induces changes in host DNA expression, which aligns with the concept of epigenetics, as it involves altering the host's gene expression patterns without changing the actual DNA sequence. Choices A, B, and C describe mechanisms of pathogenicity and immune evasion that do not involve changes to the host's gene expression.

An Example of an Epigenetic Change Is ______