Which of the following reaction sequences best describes the formation of the nucleic acid in the biosynthesis of DNA?
A) nucleophilic attack of a 5'-OH group of one nucleotide on the β-phosphorus of another
B) nucleophilic attack of a 5'-OH group of one nucleotide on the α-phosphorus of another
C) nucleophilic attack of a 3'-OH group of a nucleotide on the γ-phosphorus of another
D) nucleophilic attack of a 3'-OH group of one nucleotide on the β-phosphorus of another
E) nucleophilic attack of a 3'-OH group of one nucleotide on the α-phosphorus of another
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