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Biology Question on the molecular basis of inheritance

Who proved that DNA is basic genetic material?

A

Griffith

B

Watson

C

Boveri and Sutton

D

Hershey and Chase.

Answer

Hershey and Chase.

Explanation

Solution

Hershey and Chase proved that DNA is a basic genetic material. Hershey and Chase, 1952, by using P and S35 with a T-2 type phage concluded that DNA is the genetic material.