In the polymerization of DNA,a phosphodiester bond is formed between a phosphate group of the nucleotide being added and ________ of the last nucleotide in the polymer.

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The phosphodiester bond is formed between the phosphate group of the incoming nucleotide and the 3' OH (hydroxyl) group of the last nucleotide in the polymer. This results in the formation of a covalent bond and the release of a molecule of water. The nitrogen-containing base does not participate directly in the formation of the bond. ATP and C6 are not involved in the polymerization of DNA.

In the Polymerization of DNA,a Phosphodiester Bond Is Formed Between