In a strand of RNA, how are adjacent nucleotides connected?

A) The phosphate group of one nucleotide is linked to the phosphate group of the adjacent nucleotide.
B) The sugar of one nucleotide is linked to the phosphate group of the adjacent nucleotide.
C) The nitrogenous base of one nucleotide is linked to the nitrogenous base of the adjacent nucleotide.
D) The nitrogenous base of one nucleotide is linked to the phosphate group of the adjacent nucleotide.
E) The nitrogenous base of one nucleotide is linked to the sugar of the adjacent nucleotide


B) The sugar of one nucleotide is linked to the phosphate group of the adjacent nucleotide.

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