methylcytosine

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Etymology edit

methyl +‎ cytosine

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5-Methylcytosine

methylcytosine (plural methylcytosines)

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

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