The part of the DNA molecule that does not function as genes, but that can influence how genes work is referred to as
A) polygenetic forces
B) recombinant processes
C) epigenetic forces
D) meta-genetic forces

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The term "epigenetic forces" refers to modifications to the DNA molecule (such as methylation or histone modifications) that do not alter the sequence of genes, but that can influence whether or not specific genes are turned on or off. This can have an impact on development, disease risk, and other traits.

The Part of the DNA Molecule That Does Not Function