Which direction are phosphodiester bonds of DNA usually built in?

A) 3' ? 5'
B) 5' ? 1'
C) 1' ? 5'
D) 5' ? 3'
E) Any direction is fine and will not affect the function of the DNA strand.


Answer: D

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