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What is
DNA methyltransferase
?Pronunciation: /ˈdiˌɛˈneɪ methyltransferase*/
DNA methyltransferase
Definition
An enzyme (a protein that speeds up chemical reactions in the body) that attaches methyl groups to DNA. A methyl group is a chemical group containing one carbon and three hydrogen atoms. Also called DNA methylase.