The primary structure of nucleic acids is said to have a \"sense of direction\".

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The primary structure of nucleic acids is said to have a "sense of direction". What does this term describe?

The free ends of a nucleic acid are geometrically distinct from one another.

One end of the nucleic acid has a free phosphate group and the other has a free hydroxyl group.

One strand of a nucleic acid is able to orient itself correctly relative to another.

One end of the nucleic acid is called the 5' end and the other is called the 3' end.

The free ends of a nucleic acid are geometrically distinct from one another.

The primary structure of nucleic acids is said to have a "sense of direction".

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