The Conversion of Cytosine to Uracil in DNA is an Example

Question

The conversion of cytosine to uracil in DNA is an example of ________.
A) Depurination
B) Tautomeric shifts
C) Deamination
D) Demethylation

Accepted Answer

The conversion of cytosine to uracil in DNA is a result of deamination, specifically the removal of an amino group from cytosine, resulting in uracil.