Question

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

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

DNA contains phosphorus and no sulfur.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

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

Answer 5

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

Answer 6

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