In a polymer of nucleotides, how does one nucleotide attach to another?
a. The base of one nucleotide is attached to the base of the next.
b. The base of one nucleotide it attached to the sugar of the next.
c. The sugar of one nucleotide is attached to the sugar of the next.
d. The phosphate group of one nucleotide is attached to the base of the next.
e. The phosphate group of one nucleotide is attached to the sugar of the next.
ANSWER: e
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