DRAW IT Copy the polynucleotide strand in Figure 5.23a and label the bases G, T, C, and T, starting from the 5′ end. Assuming this is a DNA polynucleotide, now draw the complementary strand, using the same symbols for phosphates (circles), sugars (pentagons), and bases. Label the bases. Draw arrows showing the 5'→3' direction of each strand. Use the arrows to make sure the second strand is antiparallel to the first. Hint: After you draw the first strand vertically, turn the paper upside down; it is easier to draw the second strand from the 5′ toward the 3′ direction as you go from top to bottom.

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Hello, everyone here. We have a question telling us, A strand of D n A is oriented in the five prime to three prime direction. The direction of its complementary strand will be a five prime 23 prime direction, B five prime 23 prime direction, C three prime 23 prime direction, or D five prime 23 prime direction. And all of our complementary strands of D n A are anti parallel. So our answer here will be a thank you for watching. Bye.