Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

Which of the following describes the directionality seen in nucleic acids?


A)most polynucleotides have an unreacted 5' hydroxyl group
B)all polynucleotides have an unreacted 2' hydroxyl group
C)most polynucleotides have a phosphate group on the 5' end
D)sequences of polynucleotides are generally written from 3' on the left to 5' on the right
E)none of the above

Answer

C