Hershey and Chase (1952) Used a DNA-Based Virus for Their

question 39

Multiple Choice

Hershey and Chase (1952) used a DNA-based virus for their work. How might the results have been different if they had used an RNA virus?

• A) With an RNA virus, radioactive protein would have been in the final pellet.
• B) With an RNA virus, radioactive RNA would have been in the final pellet.
• C) With an RNA virus, neither sample would have had a radioactive pellet.
• D) With an RNA virus, the protein shell would have been radioactive in both samples.

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