The fact that the two DNA strands are arranged in opposite orientations gives DNA its ________ characteristics.
A) antiparallel
B) complementary
C) redundant
D) water-soluble

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The fact that the two DNA strands are arranged in opposite orientations gives DNA its antiparallel characteristics. This means that one strand runs in the 5' to 3' direction, while the other strand runs in the 3' to 5' direction, resulting in their antiparallel arrangement.

The Fact That the Two DNA Strands Are Arranged in Opposite