Question

nucleotide polymerization reaction: phosphodiester bond formation
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the reactants are: select
the products are: select

Explanation:

Step1: Identify reactants in the reaction

In the nucleotide polymerization reaction shown, the reactants are the growing chain of nucleotides and the precursor dNTP (deoxy - ribonucleoside triphosphate). The dNTP has three phosphate groups, a sugar, and a nitrogen - containing base. The growing chain has a free 3'-OH group.

Step2: Identify products in the reaction

The products of the reaction are the extended nucleotide chain (where the new nucleotide is added to the 3'-end of the growing chain) and pyrophosphate (PPi). The new nucleotide is added via a phosphodiester bond formation, and two phosphate groups are released as pyrophosphate.

Answer:

The reactants are: Growing nucleotide chain and precursor dNTP
The products are: Extended nucleotide chain and pyrophosphate (PPi)