Biomolecules Question 109
Question: Bond between phosphate and sugar in a nucleotide is:
Options:
A) H-bond
B) Covalent bond
C) Phosphodiester bond is a covalent bond formed between the 5’ hydroxyl group of one nucleotide and the 3’ hydroxyl group of another nucleotide, resulting in the formation of a sugar-phosphate backbone in nucleic acids.
D) Sulfide bond
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
[b] Covalent bond exists between phosphate and sugar in a nucleotide.