The Strands in the Double Helix

question 47

Multiple Choice

The strands in the double helix

• A) both run in the same 3' → 5' direction, i.e., they are parallel.
• B) have their 3' → 5' directions opposed, i.e., they are anti-parallel.
• C) can be either parallel or anti-parallel.
• D) are perpendicular to one another.
• E) None of these

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