If We Think of the DNA Double Helix as a Twisted

question 55

Multiple Choice

If we think of the DNA double helix as a twisted ladder, what makes up the rungs or steps of the ladder?

• A)phosphate groups only
• B)alternating phosphate groups and sugars
• C)sugars only
• D)purines and pyrimidines

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