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Antiparallel strands of a DNA molecule means that

A

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

B

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

C

one strand turns clockwise

D

one strand turns anticlockwise

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