the \backbone\ of the dna molecule consists of what molecule(s)?\nselect all that apply\na phosphate\nb…

the \backbone\ of the dna molecule consists of what molecule(s)?\nselect all that apply\na phosphate\nb nitrogen bases\nc ribose\nd deoxyribose

the \backbone\ of the dna molecule consists of what molecule(s)?\nselect all that apply\na phosphate\nb nitrogen bases\nc ribose\nd deoxyribose

Answer

Brief Explanations:

DNA's backbone is made of phosphate groups and deoxyribose (a 5 - carbon sugar). Nitrogen bases (adenine, thymine, cytosine, guanine) are attached to the deoxyribose but are not part of the backbone. Ribose is a sugar in RNA, not DNA.

Answer:

A. phosphate, D. deoxyribose