Which statement about epigenetics is false?
A) One type of epigenetic change occurs via DNA methylation.
B) One type of epigenetic change occurs via chromosomal protein alterations.
C) Epigenetic changes can lead to gene expression changes.
D) Epigenetic changes do not change the DNA sequence.
E) DNA methylation can prevent binding of repressor proteins, resulting in increased gene expression.

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DNA methylation typically acts to repress gene expression by inhibiting the binding of transcription factors to the DNA, rather than preventing the binding of repressor proteins to increase gene expression.

Which Statement About Epigenetics Is False