Question

If bacterial cells were given a sulfur source containing radioactive sulfur (35s) in their culture media, in what molecules would the 35s be found in the cells

Answer 1

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If bacterial cells are given radioactive sulphur,then it contain radioactive protein but not radioactive DNA because DNA doesnt contain sulphur.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

As per this question, the bacterial cells are given sulfur source which contains radioactive sulphur 35s. This causes the molecules like carbon, nitrogen , phosphorus and sulphur would have 35s in the cells. Carbon is one of the key requirement which makes up the cells of the living organisms. Nitrogen is also an important nitrogen fixation and synthesis of  protein and phosphorus is required for phospholipid membranes.