Which base is commonly methylated in eukaryotic DNA?
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Correct answer: Cytosine
Cytosine is the primary base methylated in eukaryotic DNA, most commonly at CpG dinucleotides. 5-methylcytosine at these sites plays a key role in gene silencing and epigenetic inheritance.
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