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Biology Molecular Basis of Inheritance Genetic Code Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 26, 2026

Hershey and Chase used radioactive 35S and 32P in experiments to provide evidence that DNA was the genetic material. These experiments pointed to DNA because

A

progeny viruses retained 32P but not, ^S.

B

retention of 32P in progeny viruses indicated that DNA was passed on.

C

loss of 35S in progeny viruses indicated that proteins were not passed on,

D

All of the above

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