Epigenetics refers to the study of:
A)the mechanisms that control gene expression and its effect on behavior and health.
B)harmful agents or substances that can cause malformation or defects in an embryo or fetus.
C)karyotypes and the contribution of chromosomes to the development of genotypes.
D)study of the complete set of DNA in the human body.

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Epigenetics focuses on how gene expression is controlled through mechanisms such as DNA methylation and histone modification, and how that can impact behavior and health outcomes. It is not related to harmful agents or substances, karyotypes, or the complete set of DNA.

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