What Does 5′ Mean In Dna?
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5‘ is a term used to refer to the 5‘ end of a DNA molecule. The 5‘ end is the end of the molecule that has a free phosphate group on the 5‘ carbon of the deoxyribose sugar. This end is referred to as the 5‘ end because the phosphate group has a negative charge and is attracted to the 5‘ carbon.