The nitrogenous bases of the two strands of DNA are joined by

Phosphodiester bond

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Hydrogen bond

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Glycosidic bond

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Peptide bond

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Solution

The correct option is B Hydrogen bond
• Hydrogen bond: The bond formed between two polynucleotide strands of DNA.
• Glycosidic bond: Formed between the two monosaccharides (sugar).
• Peptide bond: Formed between 2 amino acids.
• Phosphodiester bond: Bond formed in nucleic acid i.e. DNA or DNA, between the phosphate and hydroxyl group of two sugar molecules.

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