Top Posters
Since Sunday
e
4
h
4
h
4
m
3
d
3
B
3
o
3
w
3
H
3
a
3
c
3
k
3
Home Q & A Board Biology-Related Homework Help General Biology
New Topic  
dracko dracko
wrote...
Go to Answer
Posts: 548
Rep: 12 0
6 years ago
Why is DNA said to be antiparallel?
A) The two strands of DNA are joined together via complementary base pairing such that AT run in the 3'5' direction and CG run in the 5'3' direction.
B) The DNA strands twist into a helix conformation once the bases have joined to form major and minor grooves.
C) Each strand of the double helix is made up of a sugar phosphate backbone which runs in the 5'3' direction.
D) DNA has polarity such that one strand runs in the 3'5' direction and the other in the 5'3' direction.
Textbook 
Biological Science, Canadian Edition

Biological Science, Canadian Edition


Edition: 2nd
Authors:
Read 83 times
1 Reply
Replies
Answer verified by a subject expert
hayley2007hayley2007
wrote...
#1
Posts: 470
Rep: 9 0
6 years ago
Sign in or Sign up in seconds to unlock everything for free
More solutions for this book are available here
1

Related Topics

dracko Author
wrote...

6 years ago
Helped a lot
Shuqin
wrote...

Yesterday
Good timing, thanks!
Cdfields
wrote...

2 hours ago
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
New Topic      
Quick Reply
Explore
Post your homework questions and get free online help from our incredible volunteers
  936 People Browsing
Start New Topic Take the Tour CoursesNew Study Tools Topics Trending Browse by Textbook
Live Chat
Related Images
  
 4486
  
 307
  
 833
Your Opinion
What's your favorite funny biology word?
Votes: 336
Previous poll results: Do you believe in global warming?