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The Hershey-Chase Experiment

14. DNA Replication / The Hershey-Chase Experiment / Problem 3

Hershey and Chase concluded that DNA, not protein, is the genetic material based on which of the following evidences?

A

Radioactive phosphorus (³²P) was found inside the bacteria (pellet)

B

Radioactive sulfur (³⁵S) was found inside the bacteria (pellet)

C

Radioactive phosphorus (³²P) was found in the supernatant

D

Radioactive sulfur (³⁵S) was found in the supernatant

E

Both "A" and "D"

F

Both "B" and "C"

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