The rungs of the DNA ladder are formed by base pairs joined by covalent bonds.

joined by covalent bonds.
joined by hydrogen bonds.
joined by ionic bonds.
NOT joined to each other


joined by hydrogen bonds.

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The height of pea plants from a cross between parent plants heterozygous for height, in which tall is dominant, wouldbe:a

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