During DNA replication, an incoming nucleotide is enzymatically joined to the preceding nucleotide by a(n)________ bond.
A)hydrogen
B)ionic
C)phosphodiester
D)electrostatic

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During DNA replication, an incoming nucleotide is joined to the preceding nucleotide by a phosphodiester bond. This bond forms between the phosphate group of the incoming nucleotide and the 3' hydroxyl group of the last nucleotide in the growing chain, catalyzed by DNA polymerase.

During DNA Replication, an Incoming Nucleotide Is Enzymatically Joined to the Preceding