antiparallelsuuntautunut
Antiparallelisuuntautunut refers to a state where two or more entities are oriented in opposite directions or along parallel lines that run in opposite directions. This term is commonly encountered in molecular biology, particularly when discussing the structure of DNA. In a DNA double helix, the two polynucleotide strands are antiparallel. This means that one strand runs in the 5' to 3' direction, while the complementary strand runs in the 3' to 5' direction. This antiparallel arrangement is crucial for the stable formation of the double helix and for the mechanisms of DNA replication and transcription.
Beyond molecular biology, the concept of antiparallel can apply to other fields where directional alignment is