Which Is an Incorrect Statement Concerning the DNA Double Helix

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which is an incorrect statement concerning the DNA double helix?

• A) The sugar-phosphate backbone is on the inside of the helix and the base pairs are on the outside.
• B) The two strands are identical but proceed in opposite directions.
• C) The two strands are linked by glycosidic bonds.
• D) Two of the above statements are incorrect.
• E) All of the above statements are incorrect.

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