Figure 8.4

-What is the concept illustrated by the experiment in the accompanying figure?
A) Protein is not the encoding material.
B) Protein cannot enter the host cell.
C) Protein renatures due to radiation.
D) Protein is composed of subunits with phosphate.
E) Protein is composed of subunits with sulfur.

Question

Figure 8.4
 
-What is the concept illustrated by the experiment in the accompanying figure?
A) ​Protein is not the encoding material. 
B) ​Protein cannot enter the host cell. 
C) ​Protein renatures due to radiation. 
D) Protein is composed of subunits with phosphate.​ 
E) ​Protein is composed of subunits with sulfur.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The experiment in the figure shows that DNA, rather than protein, is the genetic material responsible for transformation. When the DNA was destroyed by treatment with a specific enzyme, transformation did not occur, therefore ruling out protein as the encoding material.

Note: The answer options B, C, D, and E are all incorrect and do not accurately describe the concept illustrated by the experiment in the figure.

Figure 8.4 -What Is the Concept Illustrated by the Experiment in the the Experiment