A phosphodiester bond is formed between:

A. a fatty acid and a glycerol molecule.
B. two amino acids.
C. a base and a sugar.
D. a 3' phosphate and a 5' hydroxyl group.
E. a 5' phosphate and a 3' hydroxyl group.


Answer: E

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