Nucleotides in RNA Are Connected to One Another in the Polynucleotide

question 79

Multiple Choice

Nucleotides in RNA are connected to one another in the polynucleotide chain by

• A) covalent bonds between bases.
• B) covalent bonds between sugars.
• C) covalent bonds between sugar and phosphate.
• D) hydrogen bonds between purines.
• E) hydrogen bonds between any bases.

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