Which of the following describes the antiparallel nature of DNA strands?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which of the following describes the antiparallel nature of DNA strands?
  1. Both strands run in the same direction
  2. Strands run in opposite directions
  3. Strands are identical
  4. Strands are circular

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following describes the antiparallel nature of DNA strands?
  • Step 1: Understand that DNA is made of two strands.
  • Step 2: Know that these two strands are like two lines.
  • Step 3: Realize that one strand goes in one direction.
  • Step 4: Notice that the other strand goes in the opposite direction.
  • Step 5: This opposite direction is what we call 'antiparallel'.
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