What Term Describes Nucleotides in Opposing Strands of DNA That

Question

What term describes nucleotides in opposing strands of DNA that bind to each other?
A) semiconservative
B) complementary
C) conjoined
D) sister chromatids

Accepted Answer

The term complementary describes nucleotides in opposing strands of DNA that bind to each other through hydrogen bonds. These nucleotides are said to be complementary to each other because their base pairing is specific (A with T and C with G).