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What is meant by the description "antiparallel" regarding the two strands of nucleic acids that make up dna?
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Antiparallel means the two DNA strands are parallel to each other, but run in opposite directions. Basically, one strand is upside down. The two strands are held together with hydrogen bonds.
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