How Does the Antiparallel Polarity of DNA Strands Contribute Most

question 31

Multiple Choice

How does the antiparallel polarity of DNA strands contribute most to the integrity of genetic information?

• A)A DNA double helix cannot be broken or degraded.
• B)The antiparallel polarity of the strands means that replication occurs more quickly, decreasing the likelihood of DNA damage.
• C)Hydrogen bonding between strands is very stable, so DNA bases cannot be not damaged by environmental agents.
• D)Both antiparallel strands can be replicated continuously, which is more accurate than discontinuous replication.
• E)Each antiparallel strand can serve as a template to produce the other strand in the event of DNA damage.

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