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DNA _________ is also a method for gene silencing through short RNAs.

(a) acetylation

(b) phosphorylation

(c) methylation

(d) acylation

I have been asked this question in an online interview.

My question is from Post-transcriptional Gene Silencing topic in section Modifications and Mutagenesis of Genetic Engineering

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Correct option is (c) methylation

To explain: Short RNAs can also lead to gene silencing via DNA methylation.

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