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(organic chemistry) Any methyl derivative of cytosine, but especially 5-methylcytosine formed by methylation of DNA.
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Methylcytosine means (organic chemistry) Any methyl derivative of cytosine, but especially 5-methylcytosine formed by methylation of DNA.
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