Epigenome compounds are bunches of chemical compounds that tell the genome what to do. They can turn genes on or off and control the production of proteins. The epigenome controls changes to the genome. It is made of chemical compounds. Some of the compounds are from manmade materials. Parents pass the genome to their children and during the passing of the epigenome, it is reset. The epigenome can change throughout a lifetime. Many factors can change it such as: smoking and diet. Epigenomes “mark” the genome by attaching to DNA and adjusting the function. The marks can be passed down between generations or when cells divide. The marks change how cells use information from the DNA.
There are two types of marks that an epigenome can make. The
There are two types of marks that an epigenome can make. The