Question

    What is the orientation of the two strands of a DNA molecule with respect to each other?

    A Parallel Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Perpendicular Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Anti-parallel Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Diagonal Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The two strands of a DNA molecule are oriented anti-parallel to each other. This means the 5’ end of one strand is located with the 3’ end of the other strand at the same end of a DNA molecule

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