The backbone of a polynucleotide chain is formed by: – Answer & Explanation | CUET Subject PYQ – Dubuddy

The backbone of a polynucleotide chain is formed by:

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Sugar and nitrogenous base
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Nitrogenous base and phosphates
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Sugar and phosphates
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Sugar, nitrogenous base and phosphates
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Sugar and phosphates
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The backbone of a polynucleotide chain is formed due to sugar and phosphates. The nitrogenous bases linked to sugar moiety project from the backbone.

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