The Backbone of a Strand of Nucleic Acid Consists of

question 29

Multiple Choice

The backbone of a strand of nucleic acid consists of

• A) phosphate units only.
• B) phosphate and sugar units.
• C) polyester.
• D) phosphate, sugar, and nitrogen base units.
• E) sugar units only.

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Definitions:

Ownership Interest

A share or stake denoting possession or control in a company, allowing the holder certain rights and privileges.

Indirect Non-Controlling Interest

A non-controlling interest that a parent company has in a subsidiary through another subsidiary or subsidiaries, complicating the calculation of ownership percentages.

Post-Acquisition Equity

The equity value of an acquired company after the acquisition date, including adjustments from the acquisition and ongoing operations.

Multiple Subsidiary

A business structure wherein a single parent company owns several subsidiary companies.