If cells are grown in a medium containing radioactive ³²P-labeled phosphate, which of these molecules will be labeled?
A) phospholipids
B) nucleic acids
C) proteins
D) amylose
E) both phospholipids and nucleic acids

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Both phospholipids and nucleic acids contain phosphate groups which may become labeled if grown in a medium containing radioactive ³²P-labeled phosphate. Proteins and amylose do not contain phosphates and therefore would not become labeled in this experiment.

If Cells Are Grown in a Medium Containing Radioactive ³²P-Labeled