MemotivaAP Biology Unit 1 Topic 1.6: Nucleic Acids — DNA, RNA, Nucleotide Structure and the Double Helix

What is a phosphodiester bond?

AP Biology Unit 1 Topic 1.6: Nucleic Acids — DNA, RNA, Nucleotide Structure and the Double Helix

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What is a phosphodiester bond?

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A phosphodiester bond is the covalent bond that links nucleotides together in a nucleic acid chain. It connects the phosphate group of one nucleotide to the sugar of the next, forming the sugar-phosphate backbone. These bonds are formed through dehydration synthesis.
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