A phosphate group is a compound containing phosphorus ____.
A) and calcium attached to a base
B) and sodium attached to a sugar
C) chemically bonded to thymine
D) chemically bonded to four oxygen molecules
E) chemically bonded to three nitrogen molecules

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A phosphate group is composed of one phosphorus atom and four oxygen atoms, which are all covalently bonded together.

A Phosphate Group Is a Compound Containing Phosphorus ____