The Term Antiparallel

Question

The term antiparallel
A)refers to the structure of single-stranded RNA.
B)is synonymous with semiconservative.
C)refers to the opposite orientation of the two strands in DNA.
D)refers to a type of prokaryotic replication.

Accepted Answer

Antiparallel refers to the opposite orientation of the two strands in DNA, where one strand runs in the 5' to 3' direction and the other runs in the 3' to 5' direction. This allows for complementary base pairing and the formation of hydrogen bonds between the nucleotides on each strand.