Scientists have discovered how to put together a bacteriophage wi...

Question

Scientists have discovered how to put together a bacteriophage with the protein coat of phage T2 and the DNA of phage lambda. If this composite phage were allowed to infect a bacterium, the phages produced in the host cell would have _________. (Explain your answer.)
a. the protein of T2 and the DNA of lambda
b. the protein of lambda and the DNA of T2
c. the protein and DNA of T2
d. the protein and DNA of lambda

Accepted Answer

Hello everyone here. We have a question that says Hershey and Chase conducted a series of experiments that aims to determine if the materials from a bacterial fage that enters the bacteria during infection. Our D. N. A. In their study they used a radioactive isotope labeling technique to be able to identify the D. N. A. Inside the bacteria. Why did they use radioactive isotopes of phosphorus? They use radioactive isotopes of phosphorus. Because DNA contains phosphorus, the backbone segment of D. N. A. Is made of phosphorus and it gives the DNA the double helix that gives structural support to the molecule. So our answer here is C. Because DNA contains phosphorus. Thank you for watching. Bye.

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