Question

the condensation reaction that forms nucleic acid polymers occurs between a ____ group on one nucleotide and a ____ group on a second nucleotide. view available hint(s) nitrogenous base; nitrogenous base nitrogenous base; sugar phosphate; phosphate carbon; carbon phosphate; hydroxyl

Explanation:

Nucleic acid polymers are formed by a condensation reaction between the phosphate group of one nucleotide and the hydroxyl group on the 3 - carbon of the sugar of another nucleotide. This forms a phosphodiester bond.

Answer:

E. phosphate; hydroxyl