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3. The bond responsible for linking adjacent nucleotides together in a single strand of RNA is the

A. Phosphodiester bond
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B. Hydrogen bond
C. Peptide bond
D. Glycosidic bond

📝 Explanation

Phosphodiester bonds form the sugar-phosphate backbone by connecting the 3' carbon of one ribose to the 5' carbon of the next.

📖 Additional Information

  • Phosphodiester bond
  • Hydrogen bond
  • Peptide bond
  • Glycosidic bond

Phosphodiester bonds form the sugar-phosphate backbone by connecting the 3' carbon of one ribose to the 5' carbon of the next.

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