methylcytosine
methylcytosine · methylcytosines
Any methyl derivative of cytosine, but especially 5-methylcytosine formed by…Any methyl derivative of cytosine, but especially 5-methylcytosine formed by methylation of DNA
Meaning
1 sensesAny methyl derivative of cytosine, but especially 5-methylcytosine formed by methylation of DNA
Origin
From methyl + cytosine.From methyl + cytosine.
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Forms
plural: methylcytosines| Singular | methylcytosine |
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| Plural | methylcytosines |
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