Biochemistry › Modifications and Epigenetics
Generally, silencing of a gene is accomplished by __________?
How does methylation cause the silencing of a gene?
Which of the following DNA bases can be methylated in the promoter region to silence a gene?
Formation of thymine dimers in DNA can lead to conditions such as melanoma when unrepaired. This DNA mutation is primarily caused by __________.
Which of the following describes a mutation in which a segment of DNA detaches from a chromosome and reattaches to another chromosome?
Which statement concerning DNA methylation in mammals is false?