Which of the following describes changes to the genetic material,but not the genetic sequence,that can be passed on to the next generation?
A) Epigenetic
B) Mutation
C) Chromosomal damage
D) Polyploidy
E) Cancer

Question

Which of the following describes changes to the genetic material,but not the genetic sequence,that can be passed on to the next generation?  
A) Epigenetic
B) Mutation
C) Chromosomal damage
D) Polyploidy
E) Cancer

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Epigenetic modifications, such as changes to DNA methylation patterns or histone modifications, can be passed on to the next generation without altering the actual nucleotide sequence of the DNA. Mutations, chromosomal damage, and polyploidy all involve changes to the DNA sequence itself. Cancer can involve DNA mutations, but it is not a heritable change that can be passed on to offspring.

Which of the Following Describes Changes to the Genetic Material,but