Question

What is the orientation of the two strands of a DNA molecule with respect to each other?

A Parallel Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Perpendicular Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Anti-parallel Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Diagonal Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

The two strands of a DNA molecule are oriented anti-parallel to each other. This means the 5’ end of one strand is located with the 3’ end of the other strand at the same end of a DNA molecule

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