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BIO 101 Foundations of Biology – From Scientific Inquiry to the Central Dogma Objective Question

Question

The sugar-phosphate backbone is connected by __________ bonds.
Options
A hydrogen
B ionic
C covalent
Correct Answer
D peptide
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The sugar-phosphate backbone is connected by covalent bonds.

Hint

These are strong bonds that form the structural framework of the strand.

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