The 5' and 3' Designations Used in Reference to DNA

question 5

Multiple Choice

The 5' and 3' designations used in reference to DNA and RNA sequences are assigned to the

• A) hydrogen atoms that form hydrogen bonds between the nucleotides.
• B) nitrogen atoms in the nitrogen bases.
• C) carbon atoms in the nitrogen base purines and pyrimidines.
• D) oxygen atoms contained in the deoxyribose and ribose.
• E) carbon atoms of deoxyribose and ribose.

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