Explain why methylation in gene is a cause of mutations


Eukaryotic DNA is highly methylated at the C-5 position of cytosine. The degree of methylation is inversely correlated with gene expression. Although the exact role of C-5 methylation in gene expression is not known, it is known that these C-5-methylated cytosines are a source of mutations. Explain why this is a cause of mutations.

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