Question

    Which experiment provided conclusive evidence that DNA is the genetic material, not proteins?

    A Griffith’s Transformation Experiment Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Avery, MacLeod, and McCarty Experiment Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Hershey and Chase Experiment Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Meselson and Stahl Experiment Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Watson and Crick’s DNA Model Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Hershey and Chase Experiment used radioactive labeling to show that DNA, not protein, is the genetic material transmitted by bacteriophages, providing strong evidence for DNA's role in heredity.

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