What Is the Purpose of Phosphorous in a DNA Strand

question 23

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of phosphorous in a DNA strand?

• A)Linking the nucleotides into a strand
• B)Holding complementary strands together
• C)Ensuring that a purine is always paired with a pyrimidine
• D)Preventing the separation of double-stranded DNA into single-stranded DNA

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