The 3' End of DNA

question 68

Multiple Choice

The 3' end of DNA

• A) has a hydroxyl group attached to the number 3 carbon of deoxyribose.
• B) attaches to the 3' phosphate group of the incoming nucleotide.
• C) always has thymine and uracil attached to it.
• D) usually has guanine and guanine attached to it.
• E) has a hydroxyl group attached to the number 3 carbon of ribose.

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