Which of the following does not contribute to the noncovalent interactions that stabilize the helical strands of DNA
A) Hydrophobic interactions
B) Phosphodiester bonds
C) Hydrogen bonds
D) Base stacking
E) Hydration

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Phosphodiester bonds are covalent bonds that link nucleotides together in a strand of DNA, forming the backbone of the molecule. They do not contribute to the noncovalent interactions that stabilize the helical structure of DNA, such as hydrogen bonds, base stacking, hydrophobic interactions, and hydration effects.

Which of the Following Does Not Contribute to the Noncovalent