Assertion (A): A: The two strands of DNA are antiparallel. Reason (R): R: The phosphodiester bonds in one strand run in the 5' to 3′ direction, while in the other strand they run in the 3' to 5′ direction.
- ABoth A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
- BBoth A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
- CA is true but R is false
- DA is false but R is true
✓ Correct answer: A
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