Which of the following statements about the 5' end of a polynucleotide strand of RNA is correct?
A) The end has a hydroxyl group attached to the number 5 carbon of ribose.
B) The end has a phosphate group attached to the number 5 carbon of ribose.
C) The end has phosphate attached to the number 5 carbon of the nitrogenous base.
D) The end has a carboxyl group attached to the number 5 carbon of ribose.
E) The end is the fifth position on one of the nitrogenous bases.
Answer: B
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