The Following Question Is Based on the 15 Molecules Illustrated

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Multiple Choice

The following question is based on the 15 molecules illustrated in the figure.

Which of the following combinations of molecules illustrated could be linked to form a nucleotide?

• A) 1, 2, and 11
• B) 3, 7, and 8
• C) 5, 9, and 10
• D) 11, 12, and 13

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