Hydrophilic nature of dna is due to phosphate backbone why?
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These bonds are called phosphodiester bonds, and the sugar-phosphate backbone is described as extending, or growing, in the 5' to 3' direction when the molecule is synthesized. ... The sugar-phosphate backbone is negatively charged and hydrophobic, which allows the DNA backbone to form bonds with water.
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These bonds are called phosphodiester bonds, and the sugar-phosphate backbone is described as extending, or growing, in the 5' to 3' direction when the molecule is synthesized. ... The sugar-phosphate backbone is negatively charged and hydrophobic, which allows the DNA backbone to form bonds with water.
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