What is chromatin remodeling and why is it important in gene regulation?
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Correct answer: ATP-dependent repositioning of nucleosomes to change DNA access
Chromatin remodeling is the ATP-dependent movement or restructuring of nucleosomes to open or close chromatin regions, controlling access of the transcription machinery to DNA, a central epigenetic mechanism.
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