The 5 $\rightarrow$ 3' Orientation of a DNA or RNA Chain Refers to Chain

question 44

Multiple Choice

The 5' $\rightarrow$ 3' orientation of a DNA or RNA chain refers to the:

• A) linkage of the phosphodiester bonds between the nucleotides.
• B) location of the attachment of the nitrogenous base on the pentose sugar.
• C) positions of the chain that do not have a nucleotide attached.
• D) positions of the chain that do not have a phosphate group attached.
• E) respective net charges found at each end of the chain.

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