What is the role of the 3' hydroxyl group in the formation of phosphodiester bonds?

• A. It forms a bond with the phosphate group of another nucleotide.
• B. It forms a bond with the 2' hydroxyl group of another nucleotide.
• C. It forms a bond with the 5' carbon of another nucleotide.
• D. It forms a bond with the nitrogenous base of another nucleotide.

Answer: (C)