Vertebrate cells possess a protein that binds to clusters of 5-methylcytosine and ensures the gene will stay in the "off" position.This control of gene regulation is a result of
A)translation.
B)enhancer expression.
C)methylation.
D)promoter expression.

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Methylation involves the addition of a methyl group to DNA, typically at cytosine bases, leading to gene silencing. The protein that binds to 5-methylcytosine helps maintain this silenced state.

Vertebrate Cells Possess a Protein That Binds to Clusters of 5-Methylcytosine