DNA methylation
the covalent transfer of a methyl group to either N-6 of adenine or C-5 or N-4 of cytosine
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DNA methylation
Summary
DNA methylation is a biological process[1]. It draws 1,559 Wikipedia views per month (biological_process category, ranking #78 of 442).[2]
Key Facts
- DNA methylation's instance of is recorded as biological process[3].
- DNA methylation is a type of DNA methylation or demethylation[4].
- DNA methylation is a type of macromolecule methylation[5].
- DNA methylation is a type of DNA alkylation[6].
- DNA methylation's Commons category is recorded as DNA methylation[7].
- DNA methylation's said to be the same as is recorded as DNA methylation[8].
- DNA methylation's different from is recorded as Metylacja[9].
- DNA methylation's exact match is recorded as http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GO_0006306[10].
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Definition and Type
DNA methylation's instance of is recorded as biological process[3]. Recorded subclass of include it or demethylation[4], macromolecule methylation[5], and DNA alkylation[6].
Why It Matters
DNA methylation draws 1,559 Wikipedia views per month (biological_process category, ranking #78 of 442).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] It is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[12]