Which of the Following Statements About the 5′ End of a Polynucleotide

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the 5′ end of a polynucleotide strand of RNA is correct?

• A) It has a hydroxyl group attached to the number 5 carbon of ribose.
• B) It has a phosphate group attached to the number 5 carbon of ribose.
• C) It has phosphate attached to the number 5 carbon of the nitrogenous base.
• D) It has a carboxyl group attached to the number 5 carbon of ribose.

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