DNA strands being anti-parallel means they run in opposite directions, with their 5' and 3' ends aligned, which keeps bases close together for stability.
- upside down relative to one another - 5' end of one strand and 3' end of other strand on the same side of the double helix - bases in close proximity - more stable
| Front | What does DNA strands being anti-parallel mean, and what is the advantage of this? |
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| Back | - upside down relative to one another - 5' end of one strand and 3' end of other strand on the same side of the double helix - bases in close proximity - more stable |
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