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In the polynucleotide chain of DNA, a nitrogenous base is linked to the –OH of:

A

2'C pentose sugar

B

3'C pentose sugar

C

5'C pentose sugar

D

1'C pentose sugar

Step-by-Step Solution

According to the text describing the structure of a polynucleotide chain, a nitrogenous base is linked to the OH of 1' C pentose sugar through an N-glycosidic linkage to form a nucleoside. The phosphate group is linked to the 5' C.

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