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Two chains of DNA must run in_____ directions(s) and must be _____ if they are to bond with each other.

a. the same; uncomplementary
b. opposite; uncomplementary
c. parallel; uncomplementary
d. parallel; complementary
e. antiparallel; complementary

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This solution answers a multiple choice question relating to the orientation of the DNA strands that encode genes.

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