What Happens When Nucleotides Polymerize to Form a Nucleic Acid

question 14

Multiple Choice

What happens when nucleotides polymerize to form a nucleic acid?

• A)A covalent bond forms between the sugar of one nucleotide and the phosphate of a second nucleotide.
• B)A hydrogen bond forms between the sugar of one nucleotide and the phosphate of a second nucleotide.
• C)Covalent bonds form between the bases of two nucleotides.
• D)Hydrogen bonds form between the bases of two nucleotides.
• E)A covalent bond forms between the sugar of one nucleotide and the base of a second nucleotide.

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