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Practice question

Question

The phosphodiester bond in DNA links:

Options

Choose one · Correct answer highlighted

Explanation

The 5' carbon of one nucleotide to the 3' carbon of the next nucleotide is the scientifically accurate answer to this question. Within the study of DNA, this concept is well-established through extensive research and is documented in standard scientific literature. The specific properties, mechanisms, or characteristics of The 5' carbon of one nucleotide to the 3' carbon of the next nucleotide directly address what is being asked. Among the other options, The nitrogenous base to the sugar, Two nitrogenous bases, and The phosphate group to the nitrogenous base do not correctly answer this question because they either refer to different concepts, describe properties of other molecules or processes, or represent common misconceptions about this topic.