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DNA and RNA both have an overall positive charge due to the phosphate groups

A TRUE
B FALSE

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No, DNA and RNA do not have an overall positive charge due to the phosphate groups.

Step-by-step explanation:

No, the statement is FALSE. DNA and RNA do not have an overall positive charge due to the phosphate groups. Each nucleotide in DNA and RNA is composed of a phosphate group, a sugar (ribose in RNA and deoxyribose in DNA), and a nitrogenous base. The phosphate group is negatively charged and contributes to the overall negative charge of DNA and RNA.

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