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What is the function of a Methyl Tag?
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What is the function of a Methyl Tag?

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In this process, proteins attach chemical tags called methyl groups to the bases of the DNA molecule in specific places. The methyl groups turn genes on or off by affecting interactions between the DNA and other proteins.
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