Why Are the Strands of DNA Said to Be Complementary

question 52

Multiple Choice

Why are the strands of DNA said to be complementary to each other?

• A)The sugar-phosphate chains are running in opposite directions.
• B)The sugar-phosphate chains of each strand are identical.
• C)Both strands can have any of four possible bases attached.
• D)All the bases of one strand are paired up with their complementary bases on the other strand.

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