DdNTPs Terminate the Lengthening of a DNA Strand Because They

question 26

Multiple Choice

ddNTPs terminate the lengthening of a DNA strand because they lack chemical groups that:

• A) allow hydrogen bonding to the template strand.
• B) are recognized by DNA polymerase.
• C) protect the strand from endonucleases.
• D) form phosphodiester bonds in the backbone of the strand.

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