Sometimes experiences change the expression of DNA-the genetic code is preserved by some genes are "turned off".This process is known as _________ because the chemical silencer is a _________ molecule.

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This is because methylation is a process by which a methyl group is added to a DNA molecule, which can silence certain genes by preventing them from being transcribed. The molecule responsible for this silencing is indeed a methyl molecule. Acetylation, sulfurization, and acetonation are not known to be involved in gene silencing.

Sometimes Experiences Change the Expression of DNA-The Genetic Code Is