DNA Methylation Patterns Can Be Affected by Environmental Factors, Cause

Multiple Choice

DNA methylation patterns can be affected by environmental factors, cause disease, be transmitted through generations and, potentially, influence evolution. This is illustrated by findings that when male rat embryos are exposed to the fungicide vinclozolin, they later

A) are the preferred mating partners by female rats, whether or not the females have been exposed to vinclozolin themselves.
B) experience a reduced risk of adult onset diseases.
C) have disrupted endocrine systems.
D) show higher fertility rates than unexposed males.