A researcher interested in epigenetics would MOST likely study the impact of:
A) events in utero on behavior throughout life.
B) breast feeding on infant weight gain.
C) reading to children in elementary school grades.
D) closeness with adult children on older people's well-being.

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Epigenetics studies the modifications to gene expression that do not involve changes to the DNA sequence itself. Events in utero, such as exposure to toxins, stress, or malnutrition, can have lasting epigenetic effects on gene expression and thus impact behavior throughout life.

A Researcher Interested in Epigenetics Would MOST Likely Study the Impact