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OpenStudy (anonymous):

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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

1. DNA contains phosphorus and no sulfur 2. Proteins contain phosphorus and no sulfur 3. DNA contains sulfur and little phosphorus 4. Proteins contain sulfur and little phosphorus

OpenStudy (anonymous):

DNA contains phosphorus and no sulfur.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is phosphorus though? I know what sulfur is but I don't remember phosphorus

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Phosphorous is a highly combustible and poisonous chemical. The answer is DNA contains phosphorus and no sulfur

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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