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"The two strands of a DNA double helix are antiparallel". It means-

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Always associate the term "antiparallel" with opposite chemical directions of parallel backbones, namely one strand running 5'-to-3' and the other running 3'-to-5'.
Updated On: Jul 31, 2026
  • The two strands are not parallel.
  • The two strands are parallel but their orientations are opposite in direction.
  • The two strands are parallel in an alternative form of DNA.
  • The two strands are opposite to parallel in Z form.
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The Correct Option is B

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