Which of the following describes the directionality seen in nucleic acids?
A)most polynucleotides have an unreacted 5' hydroxyl group
B)all polynucleotides have an unreacted 2' hydroxyl group
C)most polynucleotides have a phosphate group on the 5'end
D)sequences of polynucleotides are generally written from 3' on the left to 5' on the right
E)none of the above

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Nucleic acids have a directionality where the 5' end typically has a phosphate group, indicating the start of the chain, which is a fundamental aspect of their structure.

Which of the Following Describes the Directionality Seen in Nucleic