Consider the given two statements:
Statement I: In the Watson-Crick model of DNA, the two strands of polynucleotides run parallel to each other.
Statement II: The nitrogen bases in the DNA double helix are projected perpendicular to the sugar-phosphate backbone and face inside.
 
1. Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct
2. Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect
3. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct
4. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect
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All of the following are nucleosides, except:

1. Adenosine 2. Cytosine
3. Guanosine 4. Uridine
Subtopic:  Double Helix : Watson & Crick Part 1 | Double Helix : Watson & Crick |
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