If we think of the DNA double helix as a twisted ladder, what makes up the rungs or steps of the ladder?

A. phosphate groups and bases
B. alternating phosphate groups and sugars
C. phosphate groups only
D. purines and pyrimidines
E. sugars only


Answer: D

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