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In radioactive phages P32 gets incorporated in ______.

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In radioactive phages P32 gets incorporated in ______.

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  • protein coat

  • DNA

  • both protein coat and DNA

  • rhizoid fibres

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Solution

In radioactive phages P32 gets incorporated in DNA.

Explanation:

Phosphorus is present in DNA, so radioactive P32 labels the phage DNA. The protein coat is labelled with radioactive sulphur, not phosphorus.

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Chapter 7: Molecular Basis of Inheritance - EXERCISES [Page 405]

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Sarita Aggarwal Biology [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 7 Molecular Basis of Inheritance
EXERCISES | Q I. 4. | Page 405
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