A dideoxynucleotide does not contain
Correct Answer: 2' & 3' OH group
Description: Dideoxy nucleotide Lacks 3' OH group also. Stop the chain elongation when they are incorporated. DNA polymerase requires 3' OH group to begin polymerisation. Use: Sanger chain termination method of DNA sequencing. Didanosine is a dideoxynucleotide used in the therapy of HIV.
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