In the Hershey–Chase experiment, which radioisotopes were used to label which biomolecules that make up a virus?
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Correct. See Key Concept 13.1 Experiments Revealed the Function of DNA as Genetic Material
Incorrect. See Key Concept 13.1 Experiments Revealed the Function of DNA as Genetic Material
Animation 13.1 Quiz
Which aspect of the biology of viruses was crucial in enabling Hershey and Chase to use the experimental design described in the tutorial for deducing the chemical nature of genetic material?
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Correct. See Key Concept 13.1 Experiments Revealed the Function of DNA as Genetic Material
Incorrect. See Key Concept 13.1 Experiments Revealed the Function of DNA as Genetic Material
Animation 13.1 Quiz
How would both the results of the Hershey–Chase experiment and conclusions drawn have been different if the viral DNA had been associated with proteins that were transmitted along with the DNA during infection of the bacterial host cells?
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Correct. See Key Concept 13.1 Experiments Revealed the Function of DNA as Genetic Material
Incorrect. See Key Concept 13.1 Experiments Revealed the Function of DNA as Genetic Material
Animation 13.1 Quiz
Refer to the table below.
Suppose the results of the Hershey–Chase experiment had turned out differently than they did. A hypothetical set of data that might have resulted is shown in the table. The + symbol indicates one unit of radioactivity and the – symbol indicates a lack of radioactivity above the normal background levels. Which of the following conclusions fits these data?
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Correct. See Key Concept 13.1 Experiments Revealed the Function of DNA as Genetic Material
Incorrect. See Key Concept 13.1 Experiments Revealed the Function of DNA as Genetic Material