Rather than studying changes in organisms caused by alterations of the genetic code itself, epigenetics examines changes caused by:

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Epigenetics focuses on changes in gene expression that are caused by environmental factors that can turn genes on or off, without altering the actual DNA sequence. This includes things like diet, stress, exposure to toxins, and other environmental factors that can have an impact on gene expression.

B, C, and D are not accurate descriptions of epigenetics. While hormones and white blood cell counts may be influenced by epigenetic factors, they are not the primary focus of epigenetics research. Gendered predispositions towards behavior are also not directly related to epigenetics.

Rather Than Studying Changes in Organisms Caused by Alterations of the Genetic