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What is the polarity of the two chains in a double helix structure of DNA?

Options

  1. AParallel
  2. BAnti-parallel
  3. CBoth A) and B)
  4. DNone of the above

Correct answer

B. Anti-parallel

Step-by-step solution

The salient features of the Double-helix structure of DNA are as follows: (i) It is made of two polynucleotide chains, where the backbone is constituted by sugar-phosphate, and the bases project inside. (ii) The two chains have antiparallel polarity . It means, if one chain has the polarity 5'🡪3', the other has 3’🡪5'. (iii) The bases in two strands are paired through hydrogen bond (H-bonds) forming base pairs (bp). Adenine forms two hydrogen bonds with Thymine from opposite strands and vice-versa. Similarly, Guanin

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