Methylation Is a Mechanism Often Used by Cells to Prevent

question 147

Multiple Choice

Methylation is a mechanism often used by cells to prevent the expression of:

• A)genes in transposable elements.
• B)genes from viruses that have been integrated into the genome.
• C)harmful (mutant)genes such as those responsible for cystic fibrosis.

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