Which of the following reactions converts nucleotide subunits into nucleic acids?
A)nucleophilic attack on the α-phosphorus of ATP
B)nucleophilic attack on the β-phosphorus of ATP
C)nucleophilic attack on the γ-phosphorus of ATP
D)A and B
E)A,B,and C

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Nucleophilic attack on the α-phosphorus of ATP is involved in the formation of phosphodiester bonds, which link nucleotide subunits into nucleic acids.

Which of the Following Reactions Converts Nucleotide Subunits into Nucleic