Which of the Following Statements Concerning Nucleic Acids Is CORRECT

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning nucleic acids is CORRECT?

• A) Nucleic acid strands are held together by hydrogen bonds between adjacent carbohydrates.
• B) Cellular DNA is double stranded.
• C) All viruses have DNA genomes.
• D) The nucleic acid polymer is composed of peptide bonds.
• E) There are three naturally occurring purines in nucleic acids.

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