Question

When describing the structure of DNA and RNA, its often described as in terms of 5' to 3'. What does 5' to 3' refer to?
A The direction which RNA is translated
B.The number of nucleotides that can bind to it
C.The number of Carbon molecules involve in the nucleotide
D.The direction of how DNA or RNA monomers are bound to each other on the phosphate backbone

Answer 1

Hey mate,

5' to 3' refers to C. The number of CARBON molecules involve in the nucleotide.

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