The antiparallel nature of DNA refers to a. its charged phosphate groups. b. the pairing of bases on one strand with bases on the other strand. c. the formation of hydrogen bonds between bases from opposite strands. d. the opposite direction of the two strands of nucleotides.

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The antiparallel nature of DNA refers to

a. its charged phosphate groups.

b. the pairing of bases on one strand with bases on the other strand.

c. the formation of hydrogen bonds between bases from opposite strands.

d. the opposite direction of the two strands of nucleotides.

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