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Why are DNA strands considered antiparallel?

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There are two strands in a DNA molecule, one runs in `3'rarr5'` direction while the opposite one runs in `5'rarr3'` direction, since the 5' end of one strand lies close to 3' end of the other, the DNA strands are considered as antiparallel.
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  • DNA strands have

    A
    Quaternary structure
    B
    Same polarity
    C
    Antioarallel polarity
    D
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    A
    Quaternary structure
    B
    Same polarity
    C
    Antiparallel polarity
    D
    Disulphid bond

  • DNA strands are anti-parallel because of

    A
    H-bonds
    B
    Phospho diester bonds
    C
    disulphide bonds
    D
    peptide bonds

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