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What is the polarity of the two chains in the Double-helix structure of DNA?
BiologyMolecular Basis of InheritanceNEET
Options:
  • A Parallel
  • B Perpendicular
  • C Anti-parallel
  • D Orthogonal
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Anti-parallel
In the Double-helix structure of DNA, the two chains have anti-parallel polarity, meaning if one chain has the polarity 5' to 3', the other has 3' to 5'.

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