Suppose that researchers find a difference in methylation patterns of one gene between two individuals. What may have influenced this difference?
A)environment
B)gene sequence
C)codominance
D)translation controls
E)pleiotropic effects

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Methylation patterns can be influenced by various environmental factors such as nutrition, stress, and exposure to toxins. Therefore, the difference in methylation patterns of a gene between two individuals may be due to variations in their environmental exposures.

Suppose That Researchers Find a Difference in Methylation Patterns of One