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In a DNA strand the nucleotides are linked together by
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Options:
  • A
    glycosidic bonds
  • B
    phosphodiester bonds
  • C
    peptide bonds
  • D
    hydrogen bonds
Solution:
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The correct answer is:
phosphodiester bonds
In a DNA strand the nucleotides are linked together by 3'-5' phosphodiester linkage (bonds) to form a dinucleotide. To form a polynucleotide chain, more nucleotides can be joined.

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