Which of the following components form the backbone of a polynucleotide chain?

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Sugar and phosphates

Sugar and nitrogenous bases

Nitrogenous bases and phosphates

Sugar and Purines

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The backbone of a polynucleotide chain is formed due to sugar and phosphates. The nitrogenous bases linked to sugar moiety project from the backbone.

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