Which of the Following Is Correct Regarding the Hershey-Chase Experiments

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is correct regarding the Hershey-Chase experiments?

• A) They radioactively labeled the protein coat of the bacteriophage with 35S
• B) They radioactively labeled the DNA of the bacteriophage with 32P
• C) The results of the experiment indicated only the presence of 32P in the cell
• D) Their results suggested that the DNA is the genetic material
• E) All of the answers are correct

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