Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): An epigenetic change is an alteration in gene expression associated with alternative chromatin or methylation state without any change in the DNA sequence.
Statement (II): The alternative epigenetic states are not heritable either through mitosis or meiosis.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.
• C. Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect.
• D. Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.

Hint:

Remember that the term "epigenetics" requires that the changes in gene expression must be heritable across cell divisions (mitosis) or generations (meiosis) without changing the DNA sequence.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C