Say itep-ih-juh-NET-iks
Simple meaning
Chemical tags on DNA that turn genes up or down without rewriting the code.
Why it’s cool
Same genome, different settings — like a piano with the same keys but a new song.
Difficulty 🧠🧠🧠🧠Biology · Genetics
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Say itep-ih-juh-NET-iks
Simple meaning
Chemical tags on DNA that turn genes up or down without rewriting the code.
Why it’s cool
Same genome, different settings — like a piano with the same keys but a new song.
Today’s word is Exaptation.
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