scilearner Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 (edited) Ok I can see the 5 end is negative, is the 3 end positive due to OH. So in other strand this goes other way round. Is this what they mean when they say there is reverse polarity in a DNA molecule. Thanks!! Edited January 9, 2011 by scilearner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cypress Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Yes, the two strands have reverse polarity of the 5' Methyl and 3' Hydroxyl groups in that they proceed in the opposite direction on each strand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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