Which of the following is required by the reaction that joins a nucleotide to a growing polynucleotide chain?
A) nucleotide triphosphates
B) energy
C) a 3' alcohol
D) a 5' phosphate group
E) All of the above

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The reaction that joins a nucleotide to a growing polynucleotide chain requires nucleotide triphosphates as substrates, energy to drive the reaction, a 3' hydroxyl group on the growing chain to form a phosphodiester bond, and a 5' phosphate group on the incoming nucleotide.

Which of the Following Is Required by the Reaction That