Epigenetic Inheritance May Occur at Which of the Following Stages

Question

Epigenetic inheritance may occur at which of the following stages?
A) Oogenesis
B) Spermatogenesis
C) Embryogenesis
D) All of the answers are correct

Accepted Answer

Epigenetic inheritance can occur at any stage, so all of the answers are correct. During oogenesis and spermatogenesis, epigenetic changes can be made in the DNA that will be passed on to the offspring. During embryogenesis, epigenetic modifications can also occur, and these modifications can affect the expression of genes in the developing fetus. Therefore, any of these stages can contribute to the inheritance of epigenetic traits.