Which of the following can be considered an epigenetic mechanism that may be influenced by environmental factors such as diet or toxins?
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Correct answer: DNA methylation patterns
Environmental influences such as diet, toxins, or stress can alter epigenetic mechanisms like DNA methylation or histone modifications, modulating gene expression without changing the DNA sequence.
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