1. Methylation of DNA and acetylation of histones are directly correlated. 2. Histone demethylation and acetylation are both for gene inactivation. OA.Only the first statement is true. OB.Only the second statement is true. OC. Both statements are true. OD. Both statements are false.

1. Methylation of DNA and acetylation of histones are directly correlated. 2. Histone demethylation and acetylation are both for gene inactivation. OA.Only the first statement is true. OB.Only the second statement is true. OC. Both statements are true. OD. Both statements are false.

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1. Methylation of DNA and
acetylation of histones are
directly correlated.
2. Histone demethylation and
acetylation are both for gene
inactivation.
OA.Only the first statement is true.
OB.Only the second statement is
true.
OC. Both statements are true.
OD. Both statements are false.

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