The Nucleotides in the Backbone of DNA Are Held Together

question 34

Multiple Choice

The nucleotides in the backbone of DNA are held together by ________ bonds.

• A)hydrogen
• B)peptide
• C)phosphodiester
• D)glycosidic
• E)ionic

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Definitions:

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