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camila

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on: Jun 23, 2013
In trying to determine whether DNA or protein is the genetic material, Hershey and Chase made use of which of the following facts?
A) DNA contains sulfur, 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.
E) RNA includes ribose, whereas DNA includes deoxyribose sugars.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 24, 2013
We did this yesterday, it's B.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 29, 2013
Thanks! It was right ;)


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