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What parts of a nucleotide make up the backbone of a nucleic acid? A_pairs of sugars B_pairs of nitrogen bases C_sugar and nitrogen base D_sugar and phosphate
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What parts of a nucleotide make up the backbone of a nucleic acid?

A_pairs of sugars


B_pairs of nitrogen bases


C_sugar and nitrogen base


D_sugar and phosphate

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Answer is D. Sugar and Phosphate

The backbone of a nucleic acid is made up of alternating sugar and phosphate molecules bonded together.
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