Which of the Following Is TRUE of Methylation in Cancer

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE of methylation in cancer cells?

• A)Overall levels of methylation throughout the cancer cell genome often increase.
• B)There is an increase in DNA methyltransferase enzyme activity.
• C)Areas of CpG islands are hypomethylated.
• D)Areas of CpG islands become methylated inappropriately.
• E)None of the above.

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