What is meant by the description "antiparallel" regarding the two strands of nucleic acids that make up DNA?
A)The twisting nature of DNA creates nonparallel strands.
B)The 5' to 3' direction of one strand runs counter to the 5' to 3' direction of the other strand.
C)Base pairings create unequal spacing between the two DNA strands.
D)One strand contains only purines and the other contains only pyrimidines.

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Antiparallel refers to the opposite directionality of the two strands of DNA. One strand runs in a 5' to 3' direction, while the other runs in a 3' to 5' direction, resulting in a parallel yet opposite arrangement.

What Is Meant by the Description "Antiparallel" Regarding the Two