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The two strands of DNA molecule are antiparallel. What do you understand by antiparallel?

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The two strands of DNA run parallel but in opposite directions. 5' end of one strand faces the 3' end of other strand. In one chain the direction is 5' -->3' while in the opposite one it is 3'--> 5.

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