THE MOLECULAR BASIS OF INHERITANCE
GENE MUTATION
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Question
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What rule applies to DNA?
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parallel
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perpendicular
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antiparallel
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -antiparallel definition. A term used to describe the opposite orientations of the two strands of a DNA double helix; the 5’ end of one strand aligns with the 3’ end of the other strand.
Detailed explanation-2: -DNA is composed of two strands of nucleotides held together by hydrogen bonding. The strands each run from 5’ to 3’ and run in antiparallel, or opposite, directions from one another.
Detailed explanation-3: -Antiparallel: A term applied to two molecules that are side by side but run in opposite directions. The two strands of DNA are antiparallel. The head of one strand is always laid against the tail of the other strand of DNA.
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