What type of bond links the nitrogenous base to the nucleotide sugar?
A)α-anhydride
B)α-N-amide
C)β-N-acetyl (glycosidic)
D)α-N-hemiacetal

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A β-N-acetyl (glycosidic) bond links the nitrogenous base to the nucleotide sugar in a nucleotide. This is a covalent bond that connects the nitrogenous base to the 1' carbon of the sugar through a glycosidic bond.

What Type of Bond Links the Nitrogenous Base to the Nucleotide