The Dimethoxytrityl (DMTr) Group Protects Which Functional Group During Synthetic

question 1

Multiple Choice

The dimethoxytrityl (DMTr) group protects which functional group during synthetic DNA synthesis?

• A) the primary amine group of adenine and guanine
• B) the primary amine group of cytosine
• C) the 3' hydroxyl of the deoxyribose
• D) the 5' hydroxyl of the deoxyribose
• E) both A and B are correct

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