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What is the polarity relation between the two strands of the DNA double helix?
ARandom
BIdentical
CParallel
DAntiparallel
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Antiparallel
When one strand runs 5-prime to 3-prime the partner runs 3-prime to 5-prime, so they are antiparallel.
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