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In the DNA molecule

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There are two strands which run antiparallel one in 5. `to` 3. direction and other in 3.`to` 5.

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

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There are two strands which run parallel in the 5.` to` 3. direction

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The proportion of adenine in relation to thymine varies with the organism

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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. **Identifying the Orientation of DNA Strands:** - The two strands of DNA run in opposite directions, which is referred to as "anti-parallel." One strand runs in the 5' to 3' direction, while the other runs in the 3' to 5' direction. 3. **Evaluating the Options:** - **Option 1:** "There are two strands which run anti-parallel (5' to 3' and 3' to 5')." - This statement is correct. - **Option 2:** "The total amount of purine nucleotides is not equal to the total amount of pyrimidine nucleotides." - This statement is incorrect. According to Chargaff's rules, the amount of purines (A + G) is equal to the amount of pyrimidines (T + C). - **Option 3:** "There are two strands which run parallel in the 5' to 3' direction." - This statement is incorrect. The strands run anti-parallel, not parallel. - **Option 4:** "The proportion of adenine in relation to thymine varies among organisms." - This statement is incorrect. Chargaff's rules state that the amount of adenine (A) is equal to thymine (T) in any given DNA molecule. 4. **Conclusion:** - The only correct statement regarding DNA from the given options is that the two strands run anti-parallel (5' to 3' and 3' to 5'). **Final Answer:** - The correct statement is: "There are two strands which run anti-parallel (5' to 3' and 3' to 5')." ---
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