The Backbone of Nucleic Acids Consists of

question 61

Multiple Choice

The backbone of nucleic acids consists of

• A) a phosphodiester bond between the 2' and 5' hydroxyl groups of neighboring sugars
• B) a phosphodiester bond between the 3' and 5' hydroxyl groups of neighboring sugars
• C) a glycosidic bond between a pyrimidine and a sugar
• D) a glycosidic bond between a purine and a sugar

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