Suppose That the Dinucleotide in the Accompanying Figure Were Cleaved

question 28

Short Answer

Suppose that the dinucleotide in the accompanying figure were cleaved with the enzyme spleen diesterase,which breaks the covalent bond connecting the phosphate to C-5'.After such cleavage,to which nucleoside is the phosphate now attached?

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Response

An automatic, natural response to a stimulus that occurs without the need for learning.

Salivation

The secretion of saliva in the mouth, which is often a response to the presence or thought of food.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that naturally triggers a reflexive response without the need for prior learning.

Loud Alarm

A sound-producing device designed to alert or warn individuals of a specific condition or danger.