Q43 / 200 · WBJEE 2014 · Chemistry

In DNA, the consecutive deoxynucleotides are connected via

Correct answer
A
phosphodiester linkage
B
phosphomonoester linkage
C
phosphotriester linkage
D
amide linkage

Solution

In DNA, the consecutive deoxynucleotides are linked through phosphodiester linkage.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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