Question

What is the reason behind selecting 32P and 35S for Hershey and Chase experiment? A student wanted to revisit thesame experiment by using isotopes of carbon and oxygen. Guide him.

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

Hershey and Chase inserted the radioactive elements in the bacteriophages by adding the isotopes to separate media within which bacteria were allowed to grow for 4 hours before bacteriophage introduction. ... Thus, the Hershey–Chase experiment helped to confirm that DNA, not protein, is the genetic material.

Answer 2

Answer:

Hershey and Chase inserted the radioactive elements in the bacteriophages by adding the isotopes to separate media within which bacteria were allowed to grow for 4 hours before bacteriophage introduction. ... Thus, the Hershey–Chase experiment helped to confirm that DNA, not protein, is the genetic material.