Question

Bacteriophages are viruses that infect bacterial cells.. In a given experiment bacteriophages
were grown in the presence of radioisotopes 14C and 32P. These bacteriophages were used to
infect bacterial cells. Following infection, radioisotopes present in the bacterial cells were
analyzed. The radioactivity in the bacterial cell will be observed due to the presence of:
a) Only 32P
b) Only 14C
c) Both 32P and 14C
d) Either 32P or 14C​

Answer 1

Answer:

c) Both 32P and 14C

Explanation:

both these isotopes release radiation which effects the bacteriophage which can be seen after it enters the bacteria.