Hershey and Chase Set Out to Determine What Molecule Served

question 26

Multiple Choice

Hershey and Chase set out to determine what molecule served as the unit of inheritance. They completed a series of experiments in which E. coli was infected by a T2 virus. Which molecular component of the T2 virus actually ended up inside the cell?

• A) protein
• B) RNA
• C) ribosome
• D) DNA

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Definitions:

Positive Pulses

Short bursts of electrical energy that have a higher voltage level than the ground or reference point, often used in digital and electronic signaling.

Compound Motor

A type of DC motor that combines both series and shunt winding to offer high starting torque and good speed regulation.

Series and Shunt

Terms used to describe configurations in electrical circuits; "series" refers to components connected end-to-end, while "shunt" refers to components connected parallel to each other.

Constant Speed Motor

A motor that maintains a uniform speed under varying loads, often achieved through feedback mechanisms or specialized designs.