In the Watson-Crick model for the DNA double helix,which of the following is not true?
A)The two strands run anti-parallel to one another.
B)The base-pairing occurs on the inside of the double helix.
C)The double helix is right-handed.
D)There are two equally sized grooves that run up the sides of the helix.
E)The two strands have complementary sequences.

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The Watson-Crick model for the DNA double helix has one major groove and one minor groove. The major groove is wider and allows for more access to the base pairs, while the minor groove is narrower and restricts access. There are not two equally sized grooves running up the sides of the helix.

In the Watson-Crick Model for the DNA Double Helix,which of the Following