Why is it important that the two DNA strands in the double helix are antiparallel?
A) A phosphate on one strand needs to line up with a phosphate on the other strand.
B) The base pairs need to line up for hydrogen bonding.
C) A deoxyribose on one strand needs to line up with a phosphate on the other strand.
D) The two strands need to grow in opposite directions.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q15: Who discovered that DNA existed in two
Q16: Who used the best quality X-ray photograph
Q17: Nucleotide bases form pairs within the interior
Q18: Nucleotide bases form pairs within the interior
Q19: The best quality X-ray photograph of DNA
Q21: Where are the phosphate groups located within
Q22: What attractive force is responsible for bonding
Q23: What is the complementary nucleotide sequence to
Q24: What is the complementary nucleotide sequence to
Q25: What are the strands of the DNA
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents