Question

Which of the following statements about Z-DNA is FALSE?

a) It is a left-handed helix
b) It has a zigzag configuration.
c) Its strands are not antiparallel
d) It is typical of GC-rich sequences.
e) Choose this answer if all of the above are true

Answer 1

The false statement about Z-DNA is that its strands are not antiparallel; Z-DNA does have antiparallel strands.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement about Z-DNA that is FALSE is: "Its strands are not antiparallel." Z-DNA is a left-handed helix with a zigzag configuration and is typically found in GC-rich sequences. However, similar to the more common B-DNA, Z-DNA has antiparallel strands, which means one strand runs in the 5' to 3' direction opposite to the other strand running from 3' to 5'.