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Who proved that DNA is basic genetic material?

1. Griffith
2. Watson
3. Boveri and Sutton
4. Hershey and Chase

Correct answer: Hershey and Chase

Solution

Hershey and Chase showed that DNA, not protein, is the genetic material by using radioactive labels in bacteriophages. Their results demonstrated that DNA entered the bacterial cells and directed production of new viruses.

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