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What does the word diester in phosphodiester linkages indicate? Which acid is involved in the formation of this linkage?

Options

  1. ACarboxylic acid is involved in the formation of phosphodiester linkage.The word 'diester' in this linkage indi
  2. BHydrochloric acid is involved in the formation of phosphodiester linkage.The word 'diester' in this linkage in
  3. CPhosphoric acid is involved in the formation of phosphodiester linkage. The word 'diester' in this linkage ind
  4. DSulphuric acid is involved in the formation of phosphodiester linkage.The word 'diester' in this linkage indic

Correct answer

C. Phosphoric acid is involved in the formation of phosphodiester linkage. The word 'diester' in this linkage ind

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (C) Phosphoric acid is involved in the formation of phosphodiester linkage. The word 'diester' in this linkage indicates that two −OH groups of phosphoric acid are involved in the formation of two ester linkages.

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