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In the DNA molecule :...

In the DNA molecule :

A

Proportion of adenine in relation to thymine varies with organism

B

There are two strands which run antiparallel — one in 5’-3’ direction and other in 3’-5’ direction

C

The total amount of purine nucleotides and pyrimidine nucleotides is not always equal

D

There are two strands which run parallel in the 5’-3’ direction

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Structure of DNA**: - DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) is composed of two strands that form a double helix. Each strand is made up of nucleotides, which consist of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base. 2. **Analyzing the First Statement**: - The statement claims that the proportion of Adenine (A) varies with Thymine (T) in different organisms. - According to Chargaff's rules, in a double-stranded DNA molecule, the amount of Adenine is always equal to Thymine (A = T). Therefore, this statement is **incorrect**. 3. **Analyzing the Second Statement**: - The statement mentions that the two strands of DNA run anti-parallel, with one strand running in the 5' to 3' direction and the other in the 3' to 5' direction. - This is a true characteristic of DNA structure. Hence, this statement is **correct**. 4. **Analyzing the Third Statement**: - The statement asserts that the total amount of Purine nucleotides is not equal to the total amount of Pyrimidine nucleotides. - However, it is known that Purines (Adenine and Guanine) pair with Pyrimidines (Thymine and Cytosine) through hydrogen bonds, leading to equal amounts of Purines and Pyrimidines (A + G = T + C). Thus, this statement is **incorrect**. 5. **Analyzing the Fourth Statement**: - The statement claims that the two strands run parallel in the 5' to 3' direction. - This is false because the strands are anti-parallel, meaning they run in opposite directions. Thus, this statement is also **incorrect**. 6. **Conclusion**: - The only correct statement among the provided options is the second statement regarding the anti-parallel nature of the DNA strands. Therefore, the correct answer is option B.
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