Why are the two strands of a DNA molecule antiparallel?

Subject: Why are the two strands of a DNA molecule antiparallel?

Date: Wed Nov 4 21:57:33 1998
Posted by Dev Thakur
Grade level: 10-12
School: H-H High School
City: Horsham State/Province: PS
Country: 19044
Area of science: Molecular Biology
ID: 910238253.Mb

Message:


While one strand of a DNA molecule goes from the 5' end of the 
deoxyribose sugar to the 3' end, the other end always goes from 3' to 
5'.  Why must they be antiparallel?  My specific interest is in the 
underlying chemical causes--why are antiparallel strands more stable 
molecularly?

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