Asked by Shreya Singh on Jun 04, 2024
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If the protein coat of a virus that infects a bacterium is labeled with radioactive sulfur while the DNA of the virus is labeled with radioactive phosphorus, over time
A) both the sulfur and the phosphorus will be found within the bacterium.
B) only the sulfur will be found inside the bacterium.
C) only the phosphorus will be found inside the bacterium.
D) both the sulfur and the phosphorus will be found outside the bacterium.
E) the radioactivity of the sulfur and phosphorus will decay very quickly and not be detectable.
Radioactive Sulfur
A form of sulfur that contains isotopes capable of emitting radiation, often used in scientific research to trace chemical and biological processes.
Radioactive Phosphorus
A radioactive isotope of phosphorus, often used in medical and biological research to trace and study the behavior of phosphorus-containing compounds in organisms.
Protein Coat
The protective layer of proteins surrounding the nucleic acid of a virus, also known as a capsid, which helps in the attachment and penetration of host cells.
- Understand the empirical proof that DNA is the genetic material.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the empirical proof that DNA is the genetic material.
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