Which of the following is not true of nucleic acid and protein structure?

A. Nucleotides are connected through phosphodiester bonds.
B. Both proteins and nucleic acids are unbranched polymers.
C. When several nucleic acids are joined together, a polypeptide is formed.
D. The chemical composition of a nucleic acid helps determine its structure.
E. The chemical composition of a protein helps determine its structure.


C

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