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Antiparallel strands of a DNA molecule means that

A

The phosphate groups 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 anti clockwise

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