Of the three key building blocks of DNA,which type(s)of building block stabilizes the structure via weak van der Waals interactions (through stacking)and regular hydrogen bonds?
A)phosphate
B)deoxyribose
C)nitrogenous bases
D)both phosphate and nitrogenous bases
E)All of the answer options are correct.

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The nitrogenous bases stabilize the structure of DNA via weak van der Waals interactions through stacking and regular hydrogen bonds. Phosphate groups provide a negative charge and help to form the backbone of DNA, while deoxyribose sugars connect the individual nucleotides.

Of the Three Key Building Blocks of DNA,which Type(s)of Building