Methylcytosine
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Methylcytosine is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) Any methyl derivative of cytosine, but especially 5-methylcytosine formed by methylation of DNA.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) Any methyl derivative of cytosine, but especially 5-methylcytosine formed by methylation of DNA.
Word Forms
- methylcytosines
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include methylcytidine, hydroxymethylcytosine, cyanomethyl, methylcyclohexyl, cyanomethylation, methoxymethyl.
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