Which of the following statements about the assembly of nucleotides in a molecule of deoxyribose nucleic acid $(DNA)$ is correct?

  • A
    $A$. $A$ pentose of one unit connects to a pentose of another
  • B
    $B$. $A$ pentose of one unit connects to the base of another
  • C
    $C$. $A$ phosphate of one unit connects to a pentose of another
  • D
    $D$. $A$ phosphate of one unit connects to the base of another

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