3′ end

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Pronunciation edit

Pronounced as "three-prime end".

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directionality (molecular biology) § 3′ end

3 ′ end (plural 3′ ends)

(biochemistry, genetics) A nucleic acid strand which terminates at the hydroxyl (-OH) chemical group attached to the third carbon in the sugar ring.

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5′ end

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