When nucleotides polymerize to form a nucleic acid, ________.
A) a covalent bond forms between the sugar of one nucleotide and the phosphate of a second
B) a hydrogen bond forms between the sugar of one nucleotide and the phosphate of a second
C) covalent bonds form between the bases of two nucleotides
D) hydrogen bonds form between the bases of two nucleotides

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A covalent bond, specifically a phosphodiester bond, forms between the sugar of one nucleotide and the phosphate group of another during the polymerization of nucleotides to form nucleic acids. This bond is crucial for the backbone structure of DNA and RNA molecules.

When Nucleotides Polymerize to Form a Nucleic Acid, ________