What Were the T2 Bacteriophages Used in the Hershey and Chase

question 46

Multiple Choice

What were the T2 bacteriophages used in the Hershey and Chase experiment made of?

• A) RNA and protein
• B) DNA and protein
• C) protein, phospholipid, and DNA
• D) DNA

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Definitions:

Ecchymosis

The medical term for a subcutaneous purplish patch larger than a petechia, commonly called a bruise, caused by bleeding under the skin.

Abdominal Mass

A lump felt in the abdomen that may be caused by a variety of medical conditions, ranging from benign cysts to cancers.

Cardiac Muscle Fibers

Specialized muscle fibers in the heart that are responsible for the heart's contraction and pumping action.

Striations

Parallel lines or grooves on a surface, often seen in muscle fibers and certain types of rocks, indicative of specific structural or formation processes.