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Inheritance... more than just genes information sheet

This four page information sheet is about epigenetics, or non-gene factors, that affect traits in plants.

This four page information sheets provides a basic introduction to genes and genetic inheritance. 

It describes:

  • genetics - the basics
  • epigenetics
  • epigentic factors
    • chromatin structure - how DNA is packed
    • DNA methylation - when and how much genes turn off
    • small RNAs.

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