In a DNA double helix, the two strands are antiparallel which means ? one strand codes for a protein and the other does not ? one strand has adenines and guanines while the other has thymines and cytosines ? the strands are oriented in opposite directions relative to each other ? the strands twist around each other
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When describing a DNA molecule, the term "antiparallel" refers to the fact that one strand runs from the 5' end to the 3' end while the other strand runs in the opposite direction one strand contains only adenine and guanine while the other strand contains thymine and cytosine one strand is not bonded to the other strand the two strands will separate and go to opposite sides of the cell during mitosis
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The two strands that make up the DNA double helix are said to be antiparallel. What does that mean? Nucleotides containing adenine base pair with nucleotides containing thymine. The 5' to 3' direction of one strand runs counter to the 5' to 3' direction of the other strand. Base pairings create unequal spacing between the two DNA strands.
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