Which of the following is an example of an epigenetic mechanism?
A) the methylation of DNA
B) the replication of DNA
C) the transcription of DNA
D) the mutation of DNA

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Methylation of DNA is an example of an epigenetic mechanism because it does not change the sequence of DNA but rather adds or removes chemical tags that can affect gene expression. Replication, transcription, and mutation are all processes that directly affect the sequence of DNA.

Which of the Following Is an Example of an Epigenetic