$A$ $DNA$ polymer has a free phosphate group at one end of the sugar,which is called the $P$ end of the polynucleotide chain. Similarly,at the other end of the polymer,there is a free $OH$ group of the sugar,which is called the $Q$ end of the polynucleotide chain.
$\quad P \quad Q$

  • A
    $3^{\prime} \quad 5^{\prime}$
  • B
    $2^{\prime} \quad 5^{\prime}$
  • C
    $5^{\prime} \quad 2^{\prime}$
  • D
    $5^{\prime} \quad 3^{\prime}$

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