epigenetics
changing whats “around” the genome
3 types of epigenetics
DNA methylation
Histone acetylation
miRNA
DNA methylation
methyl group is added to DNA—>off—-> only reversible in gamete cells
Histone Acetylation
loosens DNA—-> easier transcription—-> constant on and off
miRNA
don’t code for protein. Binds to mRNA—–>blocks Ribosomes