The two strands of a double helix of DNA are linked by what kind of bond?

A) sugar-phosphate linkages
B) base-phosphate linkages
C) hydrogen bonds between sugars and phosphates
D) hydrogen bonds between bases
E) sugar-base linkages


Answer: D

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