Why Is It Important That the Two DNA Strands in the Double

question 34

Multiple Choice

Why is it important that the two DNA strands in the double helix are antiparallel?

• A) A phosphate on one strand needs to line up with a phosphate on the other strand.
• B) The base pairs need to line up for hydrogen bonding.
• C) A deoxyribose on one strand needs to line up with a phosphate on the other strand.
• D) The two strands need to grow in opposite directions.

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