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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Why did Hershey and Chase label the viral DNA with radioactive phosphorus and not radioactive sulfur?

OpenStudy (adrynicoleb):

DNA contains phosphorus and no sulfur.

OpenStudy (ookawaiioo):

The labeled it radioactive is to visually see which part of the viral DNA is insert at certain parts of the genome of the host's DNA.

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