In Trying to Determine Whether DNA or Protein Is the Genetic

question 9

Multiple Choice

In trying to determine whether DNA or protein is the genetic material, Hershey and Chase made use of which of the following facts?

• A) DNA contains sulfur, whereas protein does not.
• B) DNA contains phosphorus, whereas protein does not.
• C) DNA contains nitrogen, whereas protein does not.
• D) DNA contains purines, whereas protein includes pyrimidines.
• E) RNA includes ribose, whereas DNA includes deoxyribose sugars.

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Definitions:

E Proposition

In traditional logic, a universal negative statement expressing that no members of one category are members of a specific second category.

Venn Diagrams

Diagrams consisting of overlapping circles, used to visually represent relationships between different sets or groups.

Existence

The state or fact of being real or living or of being present.

X

Often used to represent an unknown variable or quantity in mathematical equations and other analytical contexts.