Which of the following best describes the relationship between DNA methylation and histone modifications in establishing stable gene silencing?
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Correct answer: DNA methylation recruits proteins that draw in histone-modifying enzymes
DNA methylation recruits methyl-CpG-binding proteins that attract histone-modifying enzymes (e.g., deacetylases, methyltransferases), leading to chromatin compaction and stable gene silencing.
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