DNA strands run in antiparallel directions (5' to 3' and 3' to 5') to facilitate the formation of hydrogen bonds between base pairs.
DNA strands are antiparallel, meaning one strand runs in the 5´ → 3´ direction and the other runs in the 3´ → 5´ direction. this is to allow hydrogen bonds to form.
| Text | DNA strands are antiparallel, meaning one strand runs in the 5´ → 3´ direction and the other runs in the 3´ → 5´ direction. this is to allow hydrogen bonds to form. |
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