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DNA is made up of two polynucleotide chains that are held together by hydrogen bonding to make up the double helix. Which description(s) below describe the correct structure for the polynucleotides of DNA?

Select ALL that apply.
A. A polynucleotide is made up of monomer units known as nucleotides, and each nucleotide contains a sugar, a phosphate and A, C, T or G.
B. A polynucleotide is made up of nucleotides connected by amide bonds.
C. A polynucleotide is made up of nucleotides connected by phosphate ester bonds.
D. A polynucleotide is made up of monomer units known as nucleotides, and each nucleotide contains a sugar, a phosphate and A, C, U or G.
E. A polynucleotide is made up of amino acids connected by amide bonds.
F. A polynucleotide is made up of amino acids connected by phosphate ester bonds.

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A. A polynucleotide is made up of monomer units known as nucleotides, and each nucleotide contains a sugar, a phosphate and A, C, T or G.
C. A polynucleotide is made up of nucleotides connected by phosphate ester bonds.
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