What does it mean to say that double-stranded nucleic acids are antiparallel?

What will be an ideal response?


The C-5' to C-3' orientations run in opposite directions.

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Homologues of the Nascent-chain-associated chaperone (NAC) protein folding system are found in bacteria, eukaryotes, and archaea.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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In DNA, cytosine binds with

A) uracil. B) adenine. C) thymine. D) guanine.

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The _____ drains the upper part of the body

a. right lymphatic duct b. spleen c. tonsils d. thoracic duct e. lymphocyte duct

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Carolus Linnaeus suggested a system that gives each species a two-part name, or _________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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