Answer
The covalent bonds between the sugar and phosphate of the DNA strand are being cleaved.
Work Step by Step
Consider the DNA molecule and how the nucleotides are connected.
Campbell Biology (11th Edition)
by Jane B. Reece, Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-13409-341-0
ISBN 13:
978-0-13409-341-3
Chapter 20 - 20.1 - Concept Check - Page 421: 1
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