NEETBotany-Molecular Basis of Inheritance

NEET Botany Structure of DNA and RNA MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12

The backbone in a polynucleotide chain is formed due to

A

Sugars and nitrogenous bases

B

Phosphates and nitrogenous base

C

Nitrogenous bases and histones

D

Sugar and phosphates

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

The backbone of a polynucleotide chain, such as DNA or RNA, is formed by sugar-phosphate linkages, with the nitrogenous bases attached to the sugars.

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