This is referred to as complementary base pairing. The double helix will have one strand oriented in a 5’ to 3’ direction relative to the hydroxyl group of the deoxyribose sugar, and the other strand oriented in a 3’ to 5’ direction.
This is referred to as complementary base pairing. The double helix will have one strand oriented in a 5’ to 3’ direction relative to the hydroxyl group of the deoxyribose sugar, and the other strand oriented in a 3’ to 5’ direction.