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Antiparallel strands of a DNA molecule means that

A

one strand turns anti-clockwise

B

the phosphate groups of two DNA strands, at their ends, share the same position

C

the phosphate groups at the start of two DNA strands are in opposite position (pole)

D

one strand turns clockwise

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