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How 5' of DNA differ from its 3'?

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The 5. of DNA refers to the carbon in the sugar to which phosphate `(PO_(4)V)` functional group is attached. The 3. of DNA referS to the carbon in the sugar to which a hydroxyl (OH) group is attached.
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