nucleic acid strand which terminates at the chemical group attached to the fifth carbon in the sugar-ring.' name='description'> 5' end - definition and meaning
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  • noun biochemistry, genetics A nucleic acid strand which terminates at the chemical group attached to the fifth carbon in the sugar-ring.

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  1. 3' end
  2. 5' cap

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