Which of the following facts did Hershey and Chase (1952) make use of in trying to determine whether DNA or protein is the genetic material?
A) DNA contains sulphur, whereas protein does not.
B) DNA contains phosphorus, whereas protein does not.
C) DNA contains nitrogen, whereas protein does not.
D) DNA contains purines, whereas protein includes pyrimidines.

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Hershey and Chase used radioactive isotopes of phosphorus and sulfur to label DNA and protein respectively in their experiments to determine whether DNA or protein is the genetic material. They found that only DNA was transferred from the virus to the bacterial host, indicating that DNA is the genetic material.

Which of the Following Facts Did Hershey and Chase (1952)