Which component forms the backbone of a DNA molecule?
APhosphate groupCorrect AnswerIncorrect Answer
BNitrogenous baseCorrect AnswerIncorrect Answer
CSugar moleculeCorrect AnswerIncorrect Answer
DHydrogen bondsCorrect AnswerIncorrect Answer
ENone of theseCorrect AnswerIncorrect Answer
Solution
The phosphate groups in nucleotides form the backbone of the DNA molecule. They link the sugar molecules together, creating a sturdy structure for the DNA double helix.