DNA is made up of two separate strands of base sequences. The same sequence is found on both strands, but running in opposite directions. What word describes this characteristic?
2007-06-05 07:32:57 · 9 answers · asked by ButtErFlY 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Complementary strands.
2007-06-05 07:36:28 · answer #1 · answered by Linduh. 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think they run in opposite directions. The entire structure of the DNA is a double helix. There are complementary base pairs which bind with each other. The strand which is an exact copy of the mRNA is called the "Sense" strand and the other one is called the "Antisense" strand.
2007-06-05 07:43:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anand 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What WORD is used to describe this characteristic.
The word is anti-parallel.
And FYI, DNA DOES run in opposite directions. It has nothing to do whether it's in a helix or not. The coiling of the helix doesn't change the sequence of the DNA.
2007-06-06 22:55:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its not that same sequence thats on both strands, its the direction of the sugar, Deoxyribose. Depending on what carbon molecule is "at the top" each ladder is marked as 3 prime (3') or 5', depending on what carbon is in line on the ring, this is known as anti-parallel stands.
2007-06-05 07:40:53 · answer #4 · answered by treyadams9 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. The sequence does not run in opposite directions. Think of it like velcro where one side 'sticks' to the other. And listen to Linduh!
2007-06-05 07:37:16 · answer #5 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Complimentary strands. There are hydrogen bonds between the two complimentary bases that help stick them together, such as between C and G , and A and T.
2007-06-05 07:40:59 · answer #6 · answered by eamcullen 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-26 01:36:03 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Antisymmetry? Maybe conjugation or complementation?
2007-06-05 07:36:42 · answer #8 · answered by micahcf 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
complimentary or anti-parralell
2007-06-05 13:02:02 · answer #9 · answered by v 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋