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The 5' end of polynucleotide chain is at...

The 5' end of polynucleotide chain is attached to

A

Hydroxyl group

B

Carboxyl group

C

Methyl group

D

Phosphate group

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The correct Answer is:
D
The 5’ end of polynucleotide chain is attached to phosphate group by phosphodiester bond.
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