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What is a polynucleotide?

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Polynucleotide is a molecule that is usually in DNA and RNA. It is biopolymer composed and usually has thirteen or more nucleotides.

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Polynucleotide chain is a chain in which nucleotides are arranged in such a way that the phosphate(P) and sugar (S) molecules are arranged lengthwise alternately.

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