Which Is the Correct Arrangement of the Components of a Nucleotide

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which is the correct arrangement of the components of a nucleotide in a strand of DNA?

• A) Bases pair up inside with phosphates and sugars on the outside.
• B) Phosphates and sugars pair up on the inside with bases pointing to the outside.
• C) Phosphates, sugars, and bases alternate in a single linear molecule like beads on a string.
• D) Bases connect with sugars on the inside and phosphate groups are on the outside.
• E) Phosphates connect on the inside while sugars and bases connect to each other on the outside.

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