Which bond links the nucleotides in one strand of DNA?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Phosphodiester bond
- Step 1: The sugar of one nucleotide is joined to the phosphate of the next by phosphodiester bonds. Answer: Phosphodiester bond. Why not the others: Peptide bond, Glycosidic bond and Ionic bond don't fit.
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