Epigenetic changes are generally(1 point)

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not heritable genetic changes that are specific to an individual.
not heritable genetic changes that are specific to an individual.

not heritable changes in gene structure of a population.
not heritable changes in gene structure of a population.

heritable "on/off switches" for gene sequences due to environmental factors.
heritable "on/off switches" for gene sequences due to environmental factors.

heritable changes in genetic sequences of a population.

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The most accurate description of epigenetic changes is:

heritable "on/off switches" for gene sequences due to environmental factors.

Epigenetic changes involve modifications that affect gene expression without altering the underlying DNA sequence, and some of these changes can be passed on to the next generation.