In a DNA molecule, the phosphate serves__________ .
A) as a code
B) as nucleotides
C) to bind the sugars to their bases
D) to hold the molecular backbone together

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The phosphate group in a DNA molecule serves to hold the molecular backbone together by creating a covalent bond with the sugar molecule of the next nucleotide in the chain. It does not serve as a code, nucleotide or to bind the sugars to their bases.

In a DNA Molecule, the Phosphate Serves__________