What combination of radiolabelling is correct in case of Hershey and Chase’s demonstration of DNA as genetic material in T2 bacteriophage?
What combination of radiolabelling is correct in case of Hershey and Chase’s demonstration of DNA as genetic material in T2 bacteriophage? Correct Answer 31P, 35S
The two factors considered by Hershey and Chase were the simple composition of T2 bacteriophage, that is, DNA and protein. Thus radiolabelling of only one element was required. 32P and 35S being the two radioactive isotopes, therefore, the combination of either 32P, 32S or 31P, 35S was used.