Epigenetic Tags are a Lot Like Sticky Notes and Paper

Question

Epigenetic tags are a lot like sticky notes and paper clips used in textbooks because they
A) this is a trick question because they aren't like these things at all
B) regulate the degree to which you attend to certain portions of the book's content (that is, certain genes)
C) add to the complexity
D) always fall out
E) have similar shapes

Accepted Answer

Much like sticky notes and paper clips used in textbooks that help highlight and emphasize specific passages or concepts, epigenetic tags regulate the extent to which certain genes are expressed. They serve as markers that indicate which genes should be activated or deactivated under different conditions, adding a layer of complexity to the regulation of gene expression.