All CpG sites located near the promoter region of protein coding genes are methylated.

Name: All CpG sites located near the promoter region of protein coding genes are methylated.
Brand: Quizplus
Rating: 4.9 (59 reviews)

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

CpG islands near the promoter region of protein coding genes typically remain unmethylated to allow for gene expression. Methylation of these CpG sites can lead to gene silencing. However, CpG sites outside of CpG islands may still be methylated in this region.

All CpG Sites Located near the Promoter Region of Protein