The part of the DNA molecule that does not function as genes, but that can influence how genes work is referred to as
A) polygenetic forces
B) recombinant processes
C) epigenetic forces
D) meta-genetic forces

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The part of DNA that can influence how genes work is referred to as epigenetic forces. Epigenetic modifications, such as methylation or histone modification, can change the way genes are expressed without changing the DNA sequence itself. These modifications can be influenced by environmental factors and can have lasting effects on gene expression. Polygenetic forces, recombinant processes, and meta-genetic forces are not accurate descriptions of the non-coding regions of DNA.

The Part of the DNA Molecule That Does Not Function