Which -OH Group in Ribonucleotides Makes the 3'-Phosphodiester Bond Susceptible

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which -OH group in ribonucleotides makes the 3'-phosphodiester bond susceptible to nucleophilic cleavage during alkaline hydrolysis?

• A)1'-OH
• B)2'-OH
• C)3'-OH
• D)4'-OH

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