2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components

Nucleic Acids

Anatomy & Physiology2. Cell Chemistry & Cell ComponentsNucleic Acids

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Which of the following statements about DNA structure is true?

The nucleic acid strands in a DNA molecule are oriented antiparallel to each other.

Nucleic acids are formed through phosphodiester bonds that link complementary nucleobases together.

Hydrogen bonds formed between the sugar-phosphate backbones of the two DNA chains stabilize the structure.

The pentose sugar in DNA is ribose (containing two hydroxyl groups).

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Which of the following statements about DNA structure is true?