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Nucleotides are joined together by
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Phosphodiester linkages are essential for the stability and structure of DNA and RNA molecules.
CBSE Class XII - 2025
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Feb 24, 2026
Glycosidic linkage
Peptide linkage
Hydrogen bonding
Phosphodiester linkage
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Solution and Explanation
Phosphodiester bonds link nucleotides in DNA and RNA, connecting a phosphate group from one nucleotide to the sugar of the next. This creates the polymer backbone of the nucleic acid chain, enabling the formation of long chains.
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