Match each definition to the correct term
-The alteration of gene activity without DNA sequence change.

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Epigenetics is the alteration of gene activity without changing the DNA sequence.

Answer: C
 RNA polymerase is an enzyme responsible for transcription, the process of copying the DNA sequence into an RNA molecule.

Answer: F
 Gene therapy is a type of medical treatment that involves altering or introducing genetic material into a person's cells to treat or prevent disease.

Answer: H
 Biotechnology refers to the use of technology to manipulate living organisms or their components for practical purposes, such as creating new drugs or improving food production.

Answer: I
 Genome refers to the complete set of genetic material, including all the genes and non-coding sequences, in an organism.

The terms thymine, DNA polymerases, and guanine are not directly related to the definition of alteration of gene activity without DNA sequence change. Similarly, codons are related to the genetic code but not specifically to epigenetics.

Match Each Definition to the Correct Term