The "Backbone" of a Nucleic Acid Molecule Is Made of

question 7

Multiple Choice

The "backbone" of a nucleic acid molecule is made of

• A) lipids.
• B) NAD+ and FAD.
• C) amino acids.
• D) sugar and phosphate groups.
• E) ATP molecules.

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Electromagnetic Spectrum

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