At one end of a double helix, one strand has a free sugar (3') group and the other strand has a free ________ group

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


phosphate

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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the rate at which energy is captured during photosynthesis. b. the amount of biomass in excess of that needed to support plant cell respiration. c. the amount of carbon dioxide produced by plants. d. plant reproduction per unit area per unit time. e. energy production in an area per unit time.

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