In X-chromosome inactivation in females, which epigenetic mechanism plays a central role in silencing one X chromosome?
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Correct answer: DNA methylation and heterochromatin formation on the inactive X
X-chromosome inactivation involves widespread DNA methylation and chromatin condensation (heterochromatin formation) of one X chromosome, silencing most of its genes, a classic epigenetic mechanism.
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