Question

Anti-parallel strands of a DNA molecule mean that

• A. Phosphate groups of two DNA strands at their ends share the same position
• B. One strand turns anticlockwise
• C. One strand turns clockwise
• D. Phosphate groups at the start of two DNA strands (poles) are in opposite position

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Phosphate groups at the start of two DNA strands (poles) are in opposite position

Anti-parallel strands of a DNA molecule mean that phosphate groups at the start of two DNA strands (poles) are in opposite position.