In the Polymerization of DNA, a Phosphodiester Bond Is Formed

question 21

Multiple Choice

In the polymerization of DNA, a phosphodiester bond is formed between a phosphate group of the nucleotide being added and which of the following atoms or molecules of the last nucleotide in the polymer?

• A) the 5' phosphate
• B) C₆
• C) the 3' OH
• D) a nitrogen from the nitrogen-containing base

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